HIPAA
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is United States legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.. See complete definition.
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Tip
30 Sep 2020
What are the top secure data transmission methods?
Safe information transfer is a must for modern organizations, but not all secure data transmission methods are equal. Explore your secure data transfer options in this tip. Continue Reading
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News
11 Aug 2020
Healthcare CISO offers alternatives to 'snake oil' companies
Indiana University Health CISO Mitchell Parker discussed internal risk assessments, security snake oil salesmen and more at his Black Hat USA 2020 talk. Continue Reading
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Opinion
03 Aug 2020
The case for cybersecurity by design in application software
Security must be part of IT from the start and then continue through the entire product lifecycle -- design, build, release and maintenance. Consumers now demand it. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Jan 2020
HIPAA compliance checklist: The key to staying compliant in 2020
Putting together a HIPAA compliance program can be fraught with difficulty. Review best practices and a HIPAA compliance checklist to avoid common pitfalls and pass an audit. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 May 2019
Putting cybersecurity for healthcare on solid footing
CISO Kevin Charest talks security threats he sees in the healthcare field and the means his company is using to thwart them, including HCSC's Cyber Fusion Center. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jun 2017
Information privacy and security requires a balancing act
Maintaining information privacy and security seem to be separate challenges, but in reality, each is integral to the other. Expert Kevin Beaver explains how to work toward both. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Mar 2017
Is encryption one of the required HIPAA implementation specifications?
When it comes to encryption, the HIPAA implementation specifications are complicated. Expert Joseph Granneman explains whether it's required or addressable. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Feb 2017
What caused the ClixSense privacy breach that exposed user data?
A privacy breach at ClixSense led to user account details being put up for sale. Expert Michael Cobb explains how companies should be held accountable for their security practices. Continue Reading
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Answer
01 Apr 2015
Do HIPAA compliance requirements change during health crises?
Outbreaks of Ebola caused widespread fear, but should enterprises be worried about the effect on HIPAA compliance requirements? Compliance expert Mike Chapple explains. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jan 2013
Windows Server 2012 security: Is it time to upgrade?
Expert Michael Cobb wades through the security features of Windows Server 2012 to find out what's new and beneficial in Microsoft's latest release. Continue Reading
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News
28 Jul 2010
Rite Aid to pay $1 million in HIPAA settlement
In its settlement agreement with the HHS over alleged HIPAA violations, the pharmacy chain will pay $1 million and must establish procedures for disposing of protected health information (PHI). Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Mar 2009
How to avoid HIPAA Social Security number compliance violations
It can be difficult to decipher what a HIPAA Social Security number violation is. In this information security management expert response, David Mortman explains how to avoid HIPAA SSN violations as an employer. Continue Reading
