HIPAA Breaches Rising
HIPAA breaches have increased exponentially as health information is extremely valuable on the black market. It seems like there is a new data breach in the news every day, [...]
HIPAA Subpoena Compliance
As part of the discovery or disclosure process, parties to a lawsuit often issue a subpoena to a medical provider for patient medical records. Federal law imposes HIPAA subpoena [...]
The Hidden Costs of a Healthcare Data Breach
Data breaches can cost more than an organization would think. IBM Security’s annual study analyzed data breaches and the financial impact associated with them. It was [...]
5 Facts about MSPs and HIPAA Compliance
MSPs and HIPAA Compliance According to the Datto Report from 2018, healthcare is the #1 vertical for MSPs. In a recent study, only 1 out of 11 MSPs who [...]
Cryptomining Malware Can Affect HIPAA Obligations
The well-established security firm Check Point recently ranked cryptomining as the leading cyber threat in healthcare - ahead of ransomware. Cryptomining malware, also known as cryptocurrency mining malware, refers [...]
183,000 Patients Affected in the Latest String of Healthcare Phishing Attacks
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is the latest victim of phishing attacks in the healthcare industry. A healthcare phishing attack occurs when unauthorized access to an organization's network is gained by [...]
MACRA MIPS 2019 Security Risk Analysis Requirements
With the MACRA MIPS 2019 deadline approaching, healthcare organizations must be aware of what is required of them to receive their reimbursements. Healthcare organizations seeking MACRA [...]
HIPAA Cybersecurity Practices
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates safeguards to be in place to secure protected health information (PHI). PHI is any individually identifying health information such as [...]
Healthcare Organizations and HIPAA Cybersecurity
Implementing effective HIPAA cybersecurity measures is essential to safeguarding protected health information (PHI). However, according to a recent study conducted by Brigham Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, many [...]
AMCA HIPAA Data Breach Claims Another Victim: Clinical Pathology Laboratories
The HIPAA data breach that won’t go away has claimed another victim. In June of 2019, business associate (BA) and vendor America Medical Collection Agency (AMCA), [...]
