Is Microsoft Forms HIPAA Compliant?
Microsoft Forms allows users to create surveys, quizzes, and polls. The results of which can be easily exported to Excel for data analysis. While Microsoft Forms can [...]
Utah Consumer Privacy Act Goes to Governor for Signature
The Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) is legislation unanimously passed in the Utah Legislature. The final version of this Utah privacy law now awaits the signature of [...]
How HIPAA Plays a Part in Patient Safety Awareness Week 2022
Each year medical providers around the country take a week to highlight and emphasize patient safety awareness. March 13-19 has been designated as Patient Safety Awareness Week [...]
February 2022 Healthcare Breach Report
Each month, we review healthcare breaches to determine the leading cause and how the incidents could have been prevented. We do so by examining the Office for Civil Rights [...]
HIPAA Compliant Telehealth: How-Tos and Don’t Dos
In the midst of all the chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, one bright spot is the increased availability of HIPAA compliant telehealth options. Quarantines and travel [...]
How to Choose a HIPAA Compliant Vendor
The vendors you choose to help run your business will determine your business success level. Ultimately, your vendor’s vulnerabilities are your vulnerabilities, which is why HIPAA emphasizes [...]
HIPAA SRA Requirements: Conduct Ongoing, Continuous Risk Analyses
The question is asked of HIPAA subject matter experts with an almost maddening frequency: “How often do I need to conduct a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis (SRA)?” In 2010, [...]
2022 Security and Compliance Tips, Threats, and Trends
As 2022 unfolds, the security and compliance threats to organizations and healthcare practices look a lot like a repeat of 2021: more ransomware threats, recycling old scams [...]
January 2022 Healthcare Breach Report
Each month, we review healthcare breaches to determine the leading cause and how the incidents could have been prevented. We do so by examining the Office for Civil Rights [...]
Tips for HIPAA and OSHA Training for Dental Offices
Creating and maintaining a successful dental practice is not easy. Attracting and keeping patients, building an efficient staff, and staying aware of the latest trends takes effort. [...]
