HIPAA

There are many different personal health applications that individuals are using. As a provider, you are responsible for using secure applications. However many personal health applications will not fall under HIPAA guidelines. Before using these applications, understand how they protect the privacy of their users.

Maui ransomware is another ransomware attack on healthcare systems. These attacks are targeting healthcare organizations anticipating they are more likely to pay the ransom. Understand what your office can do to mitigate the chance of getting hit with a ransomware attack.

Investigations and audits are being triggered by patient complaints. One such complaint that was investigated by OCR cost the office $28,000 and were found to be violating several HIPAA regulations.

On Demand Training for members of your practice

The Supreme Court ruling on Roe emphasizes the importance on understanding patient's rights to the privacy of their information. HHS has provided guidance following this ruling to best understand what providers roles are regarding patient's health information.

HHS Issues Guidance on How the HIPAA Rules Permit Covered Health Care Providers and Health Plans to Use Remote Communication Technologies for Audio-Only Telehealth

Passwords protect our patient information, but to what extent do the protect our office and to what extent do they pose risks to hacking attempts?

Microsoft has retired Internet Explorer.

Alameda Health Systems in California recently reported a patient data breach that impacted the information of approximately 90,000 patients. This breach involved unauthorized access to the email accounts of email accounts. This enabled the hackers to use the email accounts to gain access to the patient information.

Cybersecurity threats in 2021 were the largest ever. Experts anticipate that the digital environment in 2022 will be even more dangerous. The American Dental Association was hit by a cyberattack that stole personal information and disrupted services.