April 2017 - HIPAA Secure Now!

Article: How healthcare organizations should prepare for a HIPAA audit

Apr 27, 2017

Preparing for a HIPAA audit is vital for healthcare organizations. Sure, these organizations understand that they may face a HIPAA audit, but often let preparation for such an event fall to the bottom of their priority list. It is important to ensure your organization is prepared prior to receiving notification of a forthcoming audit. An...

Even Non-Profits can get HIPAA Fines

Apr 19, 2017

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and related entities are non-profit organizations that run on shoestring budgets. These organizations are constantly in search of revenue, grants and donations to keep their operations running. Therefore, any type of adverse financial event will be devastating. However, these organizations also must comply with relevant regulations,...

Ransomware Attack Hits Pediatric Practice

Apr 18, 2017

ABCD Pediatrics, a Texas based pediatric practice has recently reported a major data breach, which came as the result of a ransomware attack occurring in early February. An article on Gov Info Security explores the attack, looking closely at what made it a reportable incident. According to the practice, an employee discovered a virus had...

Large data breaches happening at U.S. Hospitals

Apr 13, 2017

When you think of being a patient in the hospital, the last thing you may think about is the safety of your personal data. According to research findings by Michigan State University, the security of your personal information in U.S. hospitals is something to be concerned over. An article on UPI explores the study, showing...

Ransomware ‘Philadelphia’ Discovered Targeting Healthcare Industry

Apr 12, 2017

According to researchers, a new variant of ransomware has stepped onto the scene, choosing the healthcare industry as its target. Researchers from the security firm Forcepoint have discovered the ransomware, which has been name Philadelphia. An article over on Healthcare IT News explores how the newly discovered virus works. Philadelphia can be purchased by amateur...

Americans receive mixed results in cybersecurity IQ

Apr 10, 2017

While it is true that Americans are becoming more aware of the need to protect their information online through methods such as utilizing strong passwords or being conscious of how they’re using public Wi-Fi, many still lack in key areas which could cause significant data breaches. Things like recognizing “phishing” emails or determining if a...

TV Show – Chicago Med a Ransomware Victim

Apr 6, 2017

You know ransomware is a real threat when it starts showing up on TV shows. Chicago Med is a victim of a ransomware attack on the hospital. It is time to be concerned in real life! [tvideo type=”youtube” clip_id=”LOQfWaKOSnU”]

5 Tips for Staying #HIPAA Compliant on Social Media

Apr 5, 2017

Social media has become an incredibly valuable tool, whether for personal or business use, the need and desire to use social media has increased dramatically since it first stepped on the scene. Historically, medical professionals have steered clear from social media in fear that they may violate HIPAA guidelines. Today, medical professionals cannot deny the...

Article: How healthcare organizations should prepare for a HIPAA audit

Even Non-Profits can get HIPAA Fines

Ransomware Attack Hits Pediatric Practice

Large data breaches happening at U.S. Hospitals

Ransomware ‘Philadelphia’ Discovered Targeting Healthcare Industry

Americans receive mixed results in cybersecurity IQ

TV Show – Chicago Med a Ransomware Victim

5 Tips for Staying #HIPAA Compliant on Social Media

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