Is Skype HIPAA Compliant?
Skype was one of the first platforms that allowed businesses to conduct meetings virtually; as such, it is a popular tool for many businesses. Recently, many [...]
Is Microsoft Teams HIPAA Compliant?
As telehealth and videoconferencing increase in popularity, it is important to understand if the tool you are choosing to use is HIPAA compliant. Microsoft Teams is a platform that [...]
Is GoToMeeting HIPAA Compliant?
Working from home and telehealth are becoming increasingly popular. Many businesses and health practices opt to meet with clients and patients virtually. Ebusiness offers many benefits as it lowers [...]
Telehealth Access Expanded Due to Coronavirus
In March of 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a series of measures to expand Americans' access to telehealth services during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. [...]
HIPAA Data Backup Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan
The requirements of a HIPAA data backup plan and disaster recovery plans are discussed below. What are the Requirements of a HIPAA Data Backup Plan? A [...]
HIPAA Compliant Cloud Storage
HIPAA compliant cloud storage is contingent on several aspects. To use a cloud storage and be HIPAA compliant, it is important to ensure that the cloud service provider (CSP) [...]
HIPAA Settlement Reached with Gastroenterological Sole Practitioner
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil rights (OCR) issued the first HIPAA settlement for 2020. Steven A. Porter, M.D., a gastroenterological [...]
What to Do and How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks are the most common type of malware incident in the healthcare industry, with 85% of all malware incidents classified as ransomware. A ransomware attack occurs when a [...]
What is the Integrity of ePHI Under the HIPAA Security Rule?
The HIPAA Security Rule requires that covered entities (health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers who electronically transmit any health information in connection with a HIPAA related transaction) and [...]
Exposure of PHI at Drug and Alcohol Addiction Rehabilitation Center
Sunshine Behavioral Health, LLC, is a network of drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation centers based in San Juan Capistrano, California. According to Dissent of the website [...]
