HIPAA Tip: Password Security

HIPAA Tip: Password Security

An employee complains about having to change their password yet again. After minutes spent crafting the new password, they jot it down on a sticky note and stick it to their monitor. Sound familiar? Creating and remembering complex passwords is the bane of healthcare...
Can I Text or Email Patient Information?

Can I Text or Email Patient Information?

Updated May 20, 2019 Sending texts and emails is a part of everyday life. Most organizations use one or both to communicate inside the organization and with clients. But when you handle electronic protected health information (ePHI), texting and emailing may be risky....
How to Safely Manage Your Mobile Media

How to Safely Manage Your Mobile Media

Mobile devices are commonplace in modern offices. As a covered entity (CE) or a business associate (BA), you will undoubtedly have mobile devices and media to manage. Electronic protected health information (ePHI) is not only on your desktop computer but may be on...
How to Secure Your Personal Devices

How to Secure Your Personal Devices

Healthcare organizations of all sizes allow employees to use their personal devices, such as smartphones, to access protected health information (PHI). This is often called “bring your own device” (BYOD). Using personal devices at work is quick and convenient....
Cybersecurity Awareness: Patch Management

Cybersecurity Awareness: Patch Management

It’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), which means it’s time to go back to the basics of HIPAA privacy and security. The last post gave tips for managing your passwords. Now you’ll learn why patch management is one of the most important things you can...