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What is a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis?

What is a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis?

by | Feb 6, 2017 | Security

A security risk analysis is a vital part of the risk management process. According to the HIPAA Security Rule, all HIPAA-covered organizations must conduct them. This analysis helps your organization prevent, detect, contain, and correct security violations. However,...
Update on Texting Patient Orders

Update on Texting Patient Orders

by | Jan 4, 2017 | Security

The Joint Commission (TJC) has concluded that it is not acceptable to use secure text messaging for patient care orders. Industry experts weighed in on the pros and cons of implementing secure text orders, and the impact on patient safety remained unclear. Therefore,...
Social Engineering: A Hacking Story

Social Engineering: A Hacking Story

by | Sep 8, 2015 | Security

We’re all familiar with what a technical hacker is. They sit behind a computer somewhere planning their strike on an unsuspecting healthcare company. Healthcare is a prime target for technical hackers. However, a more subtle threat exists: social engineering....
5 Easy Steps to Enhance Cybersecurity

5 Easy Steps to Enhance Cybersecurity

by | Aug 28, 2015 | Security

Hacking incidents – and the number of records exposed by hackers – are on the rise. The healthcare industry is a prime target for cybercriminals. However, many healthcare organizations aren’t prepared to deal with the threat. As they adopt new cutting-edge...