Two class-action lawsuits targeting the University of Maryland Medical Center and the University of Kansas Health System for years-long cyberstalking and unauthorized access to protected health information spotlight massive HIPAA risk-analysis failures and underscore the urgent need for stronger health care cybersecurity safeguards.
Create an employee handbook for your medical practice to reduce legal risks, align staff with clear HIPAA and anti-discrimination policies, and foster a transparent, patient-focused environment.
Got a patient who's abusing your staff, ignoring your advice, failing to pay his bill? When you realize it just isn't going to work, it's usually best to let the patient go. Here's how to do it correctly.
Risk comes from anywhere and everywhere, so not only do organizations need system wide solutions, individuals and teams must also be part of the solution.