HIPAA

Selecting effective passwords and screensavers on computers helps, in addition to ongoing education about cybersecurity.

If your IT person leaves your practice, you need to be prepared to take over his duties and ensure things continue to run smoothly.

A recent executive order to ensure federal computer systems are safe from attack has implications for medical practices as well.

The best way to build and improve an online reputation is to take control of what people are posting about your practice.

A lot can be learned from recent HIPAA violations, including how to avoid them at your practice.

Healthcare organizations are perfect candidates for cyber-attacks, practices need to step-up and meet protection challenges.

A data security expert urges healthcare organizations to give a sweeping look at data security, using training and technology.

In our recurring blog "Inbox," we get reader feedback on adhering to HIPAA laws and whether or not DPC is a fit for your practice.

Cybercrime is a threat to even the smallest of practices, here are six ways to prevent criminals from accessing your patients' data.

When it comes to HIPAA, is it always better to be safe than sorry? Security experts say there is a thing as being too cautious.

Using technology that safeguards PHI is a must in when providing care, but the same technology can lead to major HIPAA violations.

HIPAA laws can be broken in one social post, don't let your practice fall victim to simple social media indiscretions.

Security experts and research confirms staff members are your practice's biggest weakness against HIPAA compliance. It doesn't have to be that way though.

An information technology developed for financial transactions could one day improve patient privacy in healthcare.

Fitbits and other wearables have become more and more popular, but does using this data fall under HIPAA or not?

With new technology in medicine, the privacy lines are often blurred. Here are some things to keep in mind regarding HIPAA compliance.

Creating, implementing, and enforcing a social media policy at your medical practice is a must in 2017.

Remote access to your practice's systems is a must this day and age, which means remotely securing this access is a must as well.

Since Congress enacted HIPAA, it is constantly evolving to address the changes in how practices use technology. Here are eight ways to stay compliant with the law.

Also in this week's Practice Notes: President Trump launches opioid epidemic committee, while proposing budget cuts to mental health services.

Ransomware is a significant issue for providers. Some HIPAA measures can protect your practice against this threat.

A recent data breach serves as a reminder to practices about the importance of the Breach Notification Rule's requirements.

To ensure practices' data are secure from breaches, a cybersecurity expert made the case for an open-minded and multidisciplinary approach to better compliance.

Social media is a must for practices to engage patients in today's day and age. So a governance program is essential.