HIPAA Compliance Checklist 2019
Looking for a simple way to assess your HIPAA compliance? Download our new HIPAA Compliance Checklist for 2019! Compliancy Group's annual HIPAA compliance checklist gives you a robust summary [...]
What Does OCR Guidance Say About HIPAA Physical Safeguards?
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a letter calling the HIPAA physical security safeguards for electronic protected health [...]
Cancer Center Hit with $4.3 Million Texas HIPAA Fine
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that they issued The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD [...]
Do Email Subject Lines Need to Be HIPAA Compliant?
If you are a healthcare organization, business associate, or covered entity that uses email, you know that any form of communication containing protected health information (PHI) needs to be [...]
Security and Compliance for Health IT: The Route to New Business?
Understanding security and compliance is essential for healthcare providers and healthcare IT professionals alike. Security and compliance go hand-in-hand to keep sensitive healthcare data safe. Managed service providers (MSPs) [...]
The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability for HIPAA
Confidentiality, integrity, and availability are essential components of any effective information security program. Sometimes referred to as the 'CIA triad,' confidentiality, integrity, and availability are guiding principles for healthcare [...]
Even Bankruptcy Doesn’t Save You From HIPAA Fines
The most recent HIPAA settlement out of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) proves that care needs to be [...]
Blockchain Healthcare Technology: HIPAA Compliant?
With the surge of blockchain technology in healthcare and the recent rise in cryptocurrencies, questions are swarming about how else this innovative new technology can be used. Blockchain technology [...]
HIPAA Compliance Management: Not as Hard as you Think
When people think of HIPAA compliance management, they often think of a time consuming process involving piles of binders, unnecessary legwork, and costly legal fees. But [...]
HIPAA Compliance Training Requirements (for Free!)
HIPAA compliance training is an essential part of an effective compliance program. Annual employee training is mandated by HIPAA regulation. There are many misconceptions surrounding annual HIPAA training requirements [...]
