HIPAA

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 […]

All about Security Risk Assessment (SRA)

All about Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Healthcare organizations use a Security Risk Assessment (SRA) process to recognize and assess potential risks and vulnerabilities related to the handling, processing, and sharing of digitally protected health information (ePHI). The Security Regulation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which outlines government guidelines for the security […]

Ten examples of insufficient backup and disaster recovery plan causing data breach of ePHI

Ten examples of Insufficient Backup and Disaster Recovery plan causing Data breach of ePHI Healthcare businesses face severe risks from inadequate disaster recovery and backup policies, which could result in the hacking of information involving electronic PHI (ePHI). Data backup and disaster recovery methods must be done correctly to ensure the validity, availability, and confidentiality […]

Compliance Language: Control Vs. Safeguard

Compliance Language: Control vs Safeguard In terms of legal compliance, control refers to a measure or procedure that can be employed by a healthcare corporation to regulate risks that have been identified, guarantee the accomplishment of goals, and uphold adherence to relevant legislation, rules, and regulations. Controls are intended to stop, spot, or address risks or events that […]

Ten examples of how Inadequate incident response plan can cause HIPAA Compliance Violation.

Ten examples of how Inadequate incident response plan can cause HIPAA Compliance Violation. Healthcare provider firms are at risk of HIPAA compliance violations if their incident response plans are insufficient. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates these organizations – to create comprehensive incident response strategies to quickly identify, evaluate, and reduce any […]

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