Lincare, an accredited DME company was just hit with a civil penalty for non-compliance with HIPAA. This sounds a warning that compliance with one standard does not necessarily equal compliance with another standard.
Posted February 5, 2016 by Jack Anderson
To guard against data breaches, healthcare organizations must demand more proof of how their business associates are safeguarding patient data and mitigating related risks, says [privacy](http://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/privacy-c-151) and security expert Daniel Schroeder.
Posted January 18, 2016 by Jack Anderson
HHS has repeatedly stated that there is no authorized certification process for HIPAA compliance, but companies still make the claim. Beware of the FTC because they are fining companies that advertise false HIPAA compliance capabilities.
Posted January 14, 2016 by Jack Anderson
What is more efficient and cost effective, having a HIPAA consultant come to your site (house call) or connecting with them through the Internet (telemedicine)?
Posted January 13, 2016 by Jack Anderson
Getting a HIPAA risk assessment is a requirement but what is the definition of a HIPAA risk assessment and what should you buy?
Posted January 12, 2016 by Jack Anderson
If you store either PHI (Protected Health Information) or EPHI (Electronic Protected Health Information) you are a business associate and must be HIPAA compliant.
Posted December 14, 2015 by Jack Anderson
A healthcare insurer received a $3.5 million fine and CAP (Compliance Action Plan) for multiple breaches caused by no policies, no risk assessment, and no business associate agreement with a major vendor.
Posted December 9, 2015 by Jack Anderson
Industry experts are calling for more enforcement of HIPAA regulations on business associates, according to this article in healthcareinfosecurity.com.
Posted December 8, 2015 by Jack Anderson
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Posted December 7, 2015 by Jack Anderson
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Posted December 3, 2015 by Jack Anderson