OCR: Physical Security Controls for ePHI Should Not Be Ignored
OCR warned HIPAA-regulated organizations in its August 2024 cybersecurity newsletter that physical security measures, like facility access controls, are crucial for HIPAA Security Rule compliance and shouldn’t be thought of as check-the-box items. Physical security measures are crucial because they protect against data breaches and interfere with medical care. The HIPAA Security Rule creates a […]
Optimizing Results: Strategies for Enhancing Work Performance in Healthcare Industry
Optimizing Results: Strategies for Enhancing Work Performance in Healthcare Industry In the healthcare industry, increasing operational effectiveness, upholding regulatory compliance, and guaranteeing the highest standards of patient care all depend on improving work performance. Optimizing performance is essential for healthcare professionals to overcome the diverse range of issues they encounter on a daily basis. Explore […]
HIPAA Inception & Its Future
HIPAA’s Inception: A New Era for Healthcare Privacy August 21, 1996, saw the beginning of implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which revolutionized the healthcare industry. HIPAA initially aimed to enhance the accountability and portability of health insurance, but it quickly came to be associated with patient data security. The Dawn […]
