As we move towards the end of the year, many practices and physicians are starting to consider the data they...
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What is a Security Risk Assessment and Why Does My Practice Need One?
According to the Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule covered entities (CEs) and business associates...
OCR Guidance on Software Vulnerabilities and Patching
Under the HIPAA security rule, HIPAA covered entities (CEs) and business associates (BAs) are required to protect their electronic personal...
New York State Passes Sexual Harassment Law with Training and Policy Requirements
The State of New York has signed into law a bill designed to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The...
Patch Management- What is Patch Management and Why Should You Care?
Healthcare organizations nationwide remain focused on their IT security, as more and more cyberattacks wreak havoc across the industry. Within...
Business E-mail Compromise: How to Protect Your Organization
In 2016, the FBI released a public service announcement warning that “business email compromise (BEC) scams have increased by 1,300%...
Orangeworm is Wreaking Havoc on the Healthcare Sector
According to a recent report by Symantec security firm, a cyber group called Orangeworm has targeted the healthcare industry and...
HIPAA Compliance Tips for Mobile Data Security
HIPAA Compliance Tips for Mobile Data Security Nearly 4 out of 5 healthcare providers use a mobile device for professional...
Navigating Mobile Devices and HIPAA
The mobile technology revolution has impacted nearly every industry across the globe, with healthcare being no exception. Hospitals, clinics, and...
5 Simple and Effective Evidence-Based Patient Safety Tips for Medical Staff
Despite the progress made in patient safety over the years, medical errors are still a significant source of injury and...
Patient Safety Awareness Week
March 11-17, 2018 was National Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW). This week is about raising awareness of patient safety and...
Top Ten Patient Safety Concerns for 2018
The Becker’s Clinical Leadership & Infection Control released Ten Top Patient Safety Concerns that should be a priority in 2018,...