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If you have begun or increased your use of Teleconferencing/Telehealth to provide health care, be aware of cyber-attacks. The FBI issued a notice on 3/30/2020, which warned that bad actors have been hijacking Zoom and other teleconference platforms, disrupting them with pornographic or hate images and language. The following steps can help to secure your… Continue reading
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Prior to the end of support of Windows 7 in January 2020, many covered entities are still working to upgrade their operating system to Windows 10. We have published an article in the October issue of the Advisor® that warns of some documented security vulnerabilities within Windows 10 that must be considered in properly configuring… Continue reading
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When your practice determines that a privacy breach is reportable, notification to patients must be provided within 60 calendar days from the date of discovery of the incident. The notice to patients must include: a brief description of the breach; the types of information that were involved; a brief description of what your practice is… Continue reading
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Most covered entities have business relationships with vendors or service providers that fall into the category of business associates, as defined by HIPAA rules. The factor that will decide whether or not there is a business associate relationship with a particular service provider is whether the individual or entity handles protected health information (PHI) as… Continue reading
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Sanctions, also known as penalties or disciplinary actions, are a common requirement when implementing regulatory requirements. HIPAA Rules specifically state that a Covered Entity (i.e., a medical or dental practice) must implement policies to prevent, detect, contain, and correct privacy and security violations and apply appropriate sanctions against members of their workforce who fail to… Continue reading
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The Office for Civil Rights has highlighted recent enforcement actions. An often-asked question from clients is – what are common HIPAA violations and how can they be avoided? Because there are numerous requirements and unique situations for practices, the solution to avoiding HIPAA violations cannot be found in any one action. It is critical to… Continue reading
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