The insurance industry has always faced uncertainty. It is a world of risk, and the only way to evaluate it is through prediction. For example, when you buy car insurance, you are preparing against theft or damage from an accident before the policy’s term ends. If it is not – congratulations! You just made money by betting against yourself.
Data breaches at community health systems are on the rise. These will be more common as more patient data goes digital. Community Health Systems said that a cyberattack originating in China resulted in the theft of Social Security numbers and other personal data belonging to 4.5 million patients.
HIPAA is a set of federal laws that govern how health care providers, insurers, employers, and other parties may use or disclose an individual’s protected health information. HIPAA also includes a patient’s rights concerning their medical records.
Evernote is a cloud-based app that offers online storage and access to all your notes, and other information to save. Due to the fact that Evernote’s company does not sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA), the app is NOT HIPAA compliant! Do not store PHI using this software.
It has been a tough few days for Johnson Memorial Hospital. On Saturday, October 2nd, hackers hit the hospital with a cyberattack that left many of its electronic medical records unavailable, and patients had to come in for appointments with paper-based records.
