The cost of a Data Breach for medical practice.

The Cost of a Data Breach for medical practice Data breaches in a medical office can have severe consequences, including reputational damage, financial losses, and regulatory penalties. Click here to know in detail the best practices for preventing Data breaches in a small medical office. Reputational damage: Loss of trust: Patients may lose trust in […]

Ten examples of inadequate access controls to protect ePHI

Ten Examples of Inadequate Access Controls to Protect ePHI Access controls that are insufficient can endanger protected health information (PHI) and cause organizations to break the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. Inadequate access controls can also lead to inadequate incident response plans which can cause HIPAA violations. Ten instances of poor […]

Ten examples of how lack of encryption can cause a data breach

Ten examples of how lack of encryption can cause a data breach Lack of encryption on various devices and in different situations can put electronic protected health information (ePHI) at risk of a data breach. Here are ten examples: Unencrypted laptops: Storing ePHI on unencrypted laptops can lead to unauthorized access if the laptop is […]

Who should perform a SRA and how often?

Who should perform a SRA and how often? Small medical practices and all other covered businesses must perform Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) regularly in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)’s Security Rule. SRAs should be carried out at least yearly or whenever there are major changes to the organization’s systems, procedures, […]

Best Practices to prevent data breach for small medical offices

Best Practices to prevent data breach for small medical offices. To minimize the risk of a data breach and protect the security and privacy of protected health information (PHI), a small medical office can adhere to the following best practices: Perform regular security risk assessments: In order to identify any potential weak spots in the […]

Examples of Risks and Vulnerabilities for HIPAA Compliance

Examples of Risks and Vulnerabilities for HIPAA Compliance A HIPAA Compliance Security Risk Assessment (SRA) is designed to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in an organization’s handling of protected health An organization’s handling of protected health information (PHI) might be subject to potential risks and vulnerabilities. That is the intent of a HIPAA Compliance Security Risk […]

What is ePHI?

What is ePHI? ePHI, which stands for electronic Protected Health Information, refers to any individually identifiable health information that is created, stored, transmitted, or maintained electronically by a covered entity or its business associates. ePHI is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. These rules mandate that covered […]

HIPAA Compliance Services by DP Tech Group

HIPAA Compliance Services by DP Tech Group DP Tech Group is your trusted Managed Services Provider (MSP) helping healthcare organizations with HIPAA Compliance. DP Tech Group provides the main services in health care centers to properly maintain the security rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The main aim of DP Tech […]

Safeguards in HIPAA Compliance

Safeguards in HIPAA Compliance The only objective of the HIPAA regulations and guidelines is – to ensure that electronic protected health information (ePHI) is secure, reliable, and accessible. HIPAA imposes rigid privacy and security requirements not only on HIPAA-compliant businesses but also on their business partners. These regulations prevent unaccredited use, public disclosure, changes, or […]

Ten examples of how Insecure third-party vendors caused data breach of ePHI

Ten Examples of how insecure third-party vendors caused data breach of ePHI The ability of the healthcare sector to provide patients with the best medical care depends on third-party vendors, who provide a wide variety of goods and services. But these suppliers may nevertheless result in a security breach for the parent company if they […]

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