Any entity handling personal electronic healthcare information therefore should take the initiative to ensure compliance.

In recent years, health care organizations and the vendors that support them have been prime targets for cyber attacks. Indeed, just last year, the ransomware attack on the health care clearinghouse ...

Learn what health tech brands must know about the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Improve compliance and protect sensitive patient data with clear strategies.

The threat landscape is evolving, regulatory expectations are rising, and the stakes are higher than ever as digital health intersects with artificial intelligence. Join legal, compliance, and ...

The OIG recently completed its review of CMS’s oversight with regard to HIPAA Security, and the result is alarming. OIG had some harsh words for CMS’s efforts, saying it has taken “limited actions,” ...

The federal government is upping the ante on healthcare providers to strengthen their policies and procedures for protecting electronic health information. On March 26, the final Health Insurance ...

The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules require covered entities (including healthcare providers and health plans) and their business associates to protect patient ...

OCR is accepting comments on the Proposed Rule through September 13, 2010. Covered entities, business associates and others affected by the Administrative Simplification Regulations should consider ...

What baseline measures can senior care organizations take to improve data security? Industry leaders share their perspectives ...

The Covered Components and individuals who work in any of the Covered Components listed on the HIPAA Compliance website, are affected by this policy. Purdue University is a Hybrid Entity under the ...

1. The HIPAA Security Rule has not been updated since it went into effect in 2005. 2. Since ASCs don’t generally qualify for ARRA/HITECH stimulus funds, because they are intended for hospitals and ...