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Let’s face it – between managing patient care, juggling administrative tasks, and keeping up with ever-changing regulations, the last thing you need is a complicated security assessment process. That’s why we’ve enhanced our Security Risk Assessment (SRA) tool, tailoring it specifically for busy practices like yours. What’s New? Time-Saving Features You’ll Love Our enhanced SRA...
In a field where every decision impacts patient care and your bottom line, finding cost-saving strategies is essential. Have you considered that regular Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) could not only protect your patients but also keep your practice financially sound? Understanding the Financial Impact of Data Breaches Data breaches in healthcare are not just a...
In the bustling world of healthcare, practice owners often juggle numerous responsibilities, from patient care to regulatory compliance. Amid these pressing tasks, the importance of conducting a regular Security Risk Assessment (SRA) can easily slip through the cracks. However, understanding and implementing SRAs is crucial for safeguarding patient data and ensuring compliance with regulations like...
The OCR has announced that they will soon resume their random auditing program, prioritizing the Security rule due to large upticks in ransomware attacks over the past few years. As covered entities and business associates, it’s crucial to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. This blog post will explore effective strategies to protect your organization...
Introduction In a world where health records are considered 50 times more valuable than credit card information on the dark web, the OCR’s basic requirements are no longer sufficient on their own. Covered entities and business associates need comprehensive solutions and cybersecurity training to avoid data breaches and safeguard their patient data. Like pediatrics and...
The Year-Round Commitment to SRA Recommendations A Pillar of HIPAA Compliance As a covered entity or business associate, protecting sensitive patient information is not just a priority—it’s a legal and ethical obligation. HIPAA stands as the guardian of patient data, ensuring its security, privacy, and confidentiality. One of the cornerstones of HIPAA compliance is the...
. In healthcare, it is crucial to ensure the security and privacy of electronic health records and all patient data with security policies. HIPAA provides guidelines for healthcare organizations and covered entities to follow in order to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient health information PHI, or ePHI. What are some of the...
Data privacy and cybersecurity are paramount concerns for individuals and organizations alike. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and cybersecurity standards are in place for both. It’s common to confuse the two critical healthcare business components as the same thing – yet they are very different. While both HIPAA compliance and cybersecurity address...
In today’s digital world, it has become increasingly important to protect healthcare organizations from cyber threats. With the rise of medical data breaches and ransomware attacks, there has never been a more pressing need for healthcare organizations to take their cybersecurity measures seriously. Let’s take a look at why cybersecurity is so critical in the...
A security risk assessment must be conducted to maintain HIPAA compliance per the Security Rule. A security risk assessment is also referred to as an SRA. It is a requirement for government plans such as Medicare, Obamacare, and Medicaid. It is also required for individual health care plans and employer-sponsored plans. Where to Start Identify...
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