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Sample Checklist of Administrative Safeguards for HIPAA Compliance
Sample Checklist of Administrative Safeguards for HIPAA Compliance In order to comply with HIPAA, a company must have administrative protections because they serve as the cornerstone of its comprehensive security program. They cover the regulations for workforce development, incident response planning, and the administration of protected health information stored electronically (ePHI). Healthcare organizations can make […]
Ten examples of Inadequate physical security leading to data breach of ePHI
Ten examples of Inadequate physical security leading to data breach of ePHI Physical security is the first line of defense against illegal access to, theft of, or tampering with infrastructure and equipment that maintains, analyzes, or sends confidential patient data. The safeguarding of electronic protected health information (ePHI) is thus facilitated by this. Healthcare organizations […]
Ten examples of how unpatched systems can cause data breach of ePHI
Ten examples of how unpatched systems can cause data breach of ePHI Unpatched systems may contain vulnerabilities that attackers could take advantage of, which can pose serious concerns for the security of electronic protected health information (ePHI). Learn more about what is ePHI. Here are ten instances of how unpatched systems can result in an […]
Experienced Healthcare IT Provider
Experienced Healthcare IT Provider An established Managed Services Provider (MSP) with a health particularity, like DP Tech Group, may assist a medical practice in regularly securing its unpatched systems and offer various advantages. Here’s how we can help and why purchasing MSP services is recommended by industry experts: Proactive monitoring and patch management: MSPs constantly […]
Real world cases involving data breaches of ePHI
Real-world cases involving data breaches of ePHI It’s often challenging to find specific details about the insecure network configurations that led to breaches in healthcare organizations, as the exact cause of the breach is not always publicly disclosed. However, here are a few examples of incidents that may have involved insecure network configurations: Anthem Data […]
Ten examples of how unsecured mobile devices can cause data breach of ePHI
Ten examples of how unsecured mobile devices can cause data breach of ePHI Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, have developed into a vital part of healthcare services due to simple access to patient information, communication tools, and medical apps for healthcare practitioners and staff members. Despite the many benefits of mobile devices, using […]
Ten examples of how Insecure network configurations can lead to data breach of ePHI
Ten examples of how Insecure network configurations can lead to data breach of ePHI Insecure network configurations can expose electronic protected health information (ePHI) to various risks and potentially lead to data breaches. To know the impact of a data breach for a medical practice, follow this link. Here are ten examples of Insecure network […]
Risk Assessment Vs. Risk Management
Risk Assessment Vs. Risk Management An organization‘s entire strategy for locating, assessing, and countering possible risks to its information systems, including Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) in the context of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance, includes both risk assessment and risk management. Although they are related, these ideas have different functions and […]
Ten examples of how inadequate employee training can lead to data breach of ePHI
Ten examples of how inadequate employee training can lead to data breach of ePHI Electronic protected health information (ePHI) data breaches frequently result from inadequate staff training. Clinicians, office workers, and IT specialists all need to receive the appropriate training in order to understand and respond to the different security risks and vulnerabilities that might […]