Encryption

Emailing patient information can be HIPAA compliant. However there are risks that you should be cognizant of and steps to take to minimize the chance of a HIPAA violation.

While passwords are good security tools, we cannot blindly rely on them to protect our computers.

in order to be HIPAA Compliant, you must maintain a "Culture of Compliance" at your office. This can include keeping your software up-to-date, regular required training and addressing risks that pose to your office. This month we address HIPAA training, encrypting your drives and Business Associate Agreements

Each week software developers release updates to protect you against cyber criminals. These individuals and organizations would take advantage of weaknesses on your computer to steal your data, this could include personal financial information or patient information on your practice computers. Each week we will provide you with vital information that you need so that you can keep your computers and networks protected against these bad actors.

Have you encrypted your laptops? No? You should probably start thinking about getting those devices encrypted.