HIPAA Cybersecurity Requirements: The HIPAA Security Rule Following the aftermath of cyber incidents like Change Healthcare’s recent cyberattack, it’s become undeniable that the healthcare industry’s cybersecurity practices need to be taken more seriously. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule aims to do just that, playing an important role in safeguarding electronic […]
Read MoreIn the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the protection of patient information stands as a paramount concern. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted in 1996 to establish stringent standards for safeguarding patients’ sensitive data. In today’s digitally driven world, non-compliance with HIPAA IT requirements can expose healthcare entities to a litany […]
Read MoreIf you’re an IT professional that works with or for an organization covered by HIPAA, there’s a lot that you need to know…including some things that upper management may not be aware of. Health providers are moving to increased automation and computerized operations, including computerized physician order entry (CPOE) systems, electronic health records (EHR), and […]
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For healthcare organizations, a cyberattack is not just a security issue but the beginning of a slew of financial and criminal penalties under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). With the veritable treasure trove of data they collect, healthcare providers and hospitals have always been attractive targets for cybercriminals. This year alone, out […]
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If you’re an IT professional that works for an organization covered by HIPAA — or you’re an MSP with clients who are covered –there’s a lot that you need to know…including some things that the executives within these organizations are not aware of! HIPAA standards require covered organizations to have IT security and privacy […]
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule that protects electronic data went into effect in 2005, but small and midsize healthcare organizations are still struggling to comply with the law. They are confused and fear the Security Rule because they don’t have the IT knowledge or tools to properly meet the requirements to […]
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RapidFire Tools continually looks for ways to help its partners sell their services to end customers. With that in mind, we’ve produced an infographic on HIPAA compliance breaches you can download and customize for your MSP brand. It features a list of eye-opening stats that underscore the necessity of HIPAA compliance. Download our HIPAA […]
Read More HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is nothing new for healthcare organizations. The legislation ensures patient data is secure and kept private due to its sensitive nature. Therefore, it’s an obvious and natural concern for the 800,000 or so organizations across the U.S. delivering healthcare services as their primary function (defined as […]
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