The Role of Employee Training in Preventing HIPAA Violations
Employee training is a critical component of maintaining HIPAA compliance and preventing violations. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act…
HHS OCR Settles $4.75M Cybersecurity Case: Montefiore Medical Center HIPAA Penalty
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced the first financial penalty of…
How To Perform A Successful HIPAA Risk Assessment
If you are a healthcare professional, you must understand the basics of HIPAA compliance. For instance, one of the most important parts of HIPAA compliance is performing a risk assessment. A successful HIPAA risk assessment must consider potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronically protected health information (ePHI).