The Importance of HIPAA Compliance for Home Healthcare
Now, do not let the title fool you. We are not trying to say that HIPAA compliance matters more for Home Health agencies. HIPAA is still a federal regulation, [...]
HIPAA Cloud Requirements Providers Must Meet
The adoption of cloud computing, especially in the healthcare industry, is widespread. Using a HIPAA cloud service allows users to access their data from multiple devices anywhere [...]
HIPAA Encryption at Rest
You may ask yourself, why does Compliancy Group require Full Disk Encryption on all devices that connect to, or store ePHI? Why is it a requirement and how will [...]
195% Increase in Ransomware Attacks, Healthcare at Risk
Ransomware attacks have become a major security concern for many organizations, especially in healthcare. According to a recent report, ransomware attacks on business targets have increased [...]
How Advanced Cybersecurity and HIPAA Compliance Protects You
Cybersecurity has been an ongoing concern across the healthcare industry. Cyberattacks are not only negatively affecting businesses in healthcare, but also the privacy and security of patients’ data. Unfortunately, [...]
New OCR Guidance: HIPAA Compliant Apps and Health Information
In April of 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued a new series of guidance in the form of FAQs [...]
Is Slack HIPAA Compliant?
More and more businesses are joining Slack to improve their internal communications. But when it comes to healthcare organizations and their needs, the question becomes: is Slack HIPAA compliant? [...]
NIST CSF and HIPAA Compliance: Healthcare Providers at Risk
The sensitive health information maintained by healthcare organizations has grown to be a very attractive target for cyberattackers over the last few years. Healthcare organizations must ensure that they [...]
New Random HIPAA Audits on the Horizon: CMS Compliance Review
HIPAA enforcement has been on the rise for the past few years, totaling over $70 million in fines since 2016 alone. And now, a new round of random HIPAA [...]
Is iMessage HIPAA Compliant?
As technology continues to develop, there are becoming more ways to share patient data within your practice. iMessage is one example in particular that has been integrated into medical [...]
