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April 10, 2017
HIPAA IT Security

HIPAA TIPS: Implementing a Security Management Process – Part 4

Attest for Meaningful Use Security-Related Objective You can register for the Meaningful Use Programs anytime, but to attest, you must meet the Meaningful Use requirements for an EHR reporting period. So, only attest after you have conducted your security risk analysis (or reassessment), corrected any identified issues, and documented those [...]

SaaS or on-premises? The security challenge for healthcare applications

The healthcare industry faces a difficult paradox when it comes to IT services. Healthcare has some of the most tightly governed restrictions on how information is managed, but it runs the risk of not delivering services effectively enough if it can’t access modern IT service options. There are pros and [...]

HIPAA Security Reminder of the Week

Information Security Reminder Spring is upon us. And while most of us look forward to enjoying the time, scammers and hackers are hard at work trying to foil that enjoyment. Here are a few reminders to help you foil the attackers: • Ensure that your home computer systems are protected with [...]

HIPAA TIPS: Mobile Device Compliance Part 4

Disable and do not install or use file sharing applications What is file sharing? File sharing is software or a system that allows individual users of the Internet to connect to each other and trade files. Why should you disable and not install or use file sharing applications? File sharing [...]

HIPAA Security Reminder of the Week

Information Systems are a Privilege Your access to information “assets” such as hardware, software, storage media, etc. is a privilege. Use of company-owned software and hardware is for legitimate, job-related activity only. Protect this privilege! Guard your authentication credentials – username, password, ID badge, key fob, etc. Do not share your [...]

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March 27, 2017
HIPAA IT Security

HIPAA TIPS: Implementing a Security Management Process – Part 3

Manage and Mitigate Risks Implement Your Action Plan Your action plan should address all five HIPAA security components. Follow your action plan and support ongoing efforts to identify, assess, and manage risks. Prevent Breaches by Educating and Training Your Workforce All of your workforce members — employees, volunteers, trainees, and [...]

HIPAA Security Reminder of the Week

Clean Desk Policy Keep the minimum amount of paper PHI on your desk – only the documents you are working on at the moment. Why? A clean desk produces a positive image – you are organized and respect patients’ privacy. Sensitive documents left in the open can be stolen by [...]

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March 20, 2017
HIPAA IT Security

HIPAA TIPS: Mobile Device Compliance Part 3

Install and activate remote wiping and/or remote disabling What is remote wiping? Remote wiping is a security feature that enables you to remotely erase the data on the mobile device if the device is lost or stolen. When you enable remote wipe feature on your mobile device, you have the [...]

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HIPAA TIPS: Implementing a Security Management Process – Part 4

HIPAA Security Reminder of the Week

HIPAA TIPS: Mobile Device Compliance Part 4

HIPAA Security Reminder of the Week

HIPAA TIPS: Implementing a Security Management Process – Part 3

HIPAA Security Reminder of the Week

HIPAA TIPS: Mobile Device Compliance Part 3

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