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What HIPAA compliance means for your business — and why you can’t ignore it

Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) isn’t just a legal box to check — it’s a critical responsibility for any business in or tied to the healthcare sector. This article breaks down what HIPAA is, who needs to comply, and why it matters for your organization. Read on to… Continue reading What HIPAA compliance means for your business — and why you can’t ignore it

What every healthcare business needs to know about HIPAA compliance

More than a legal requirement for those working in or collaborating with the healthcare sector, compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is your business’s commitment to protecting patient trust. Read our comprehensive article to discover who needs to comply with HIPAA, what’s at stake, and how to keep your… Continue reading What every healthcare business needs to know about HIPAA compliance

Protecting patient data: Why HIPAA matters to your healthcare business

If your company operates in the healthcare industry or works with related organizations, you’re likely familiar with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). But do you really know what being HIPAA-compliant means for your business? From avoiding hefty fines to keeping patient trust intact, this article unpacks the rationale behind the… Continue reading Protecting patient data: Why HIPAA matters to your healthcare business

A brief guide to social media and HIPAA

Social media has become a vital tool for healthcare organizations, allowing them to reach patients, share information, and build strong brand identities. However, social media can easily collide with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), putting patient privacy at risk. To keep your healthcare organization on the right side of compliance, it’s essential… Continue reading A brief guide to social media and HIPAA

Responsible social media in healthcare: Preventing HIPAA violations

For healthcare organizations, social media provides a valuable platform for promoting services and connecting with patients. However, it can also easily facilitate a breach of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, incurring serious penalties. Read this blog post to better understand the interactions between social media and HIPAA: how they come into conflict… Continue reading Responsible social media in healthcare: Preventing HIPAA violations

HIPAA and social media: Violations, consequences, and tips

Social media can help healthcare organizations advertise services, engage with patients, and foster a sense of community. However, one slip, and you might unintentionally break the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules, which could lead to severe consequences. This blog post will guide you on how to stay HIPAA-compliant while effectively using social… Continue reading HIPAA and social media: Violations, consequences, and tips

The 4 essential factors of HIPAA and IT

To protect the sensitive information within medical records and the patients those records belong to, the US government passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA helps patients protect their privacy by ensuring their right to control access to their health records. No healthcare practice or related business can operate without compliance with… Continue reading The 4 essential factors of HIPAA and IT

The fundamentals of HIPAA and IT security

The confidentiality of medical records is a matter of utmost significance since unauthorized disclosure can lead to adverse consequences, including marginalization and loss of employment. Thanks to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), patients are guaranteed control over who can access their health records. For healthcare practices and adjacent industries, ensuring HIPAA compliance… Continue reading The fundamentals of HIPAA and IT security

HIPAA and IT: The 4 key factors

There is a reason medical records are regarded as confidential. In addition to general respect for privacy, their illicit disclosure has caused social stigma and job discrimination for patients. In order to protect patient privacy, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted, granting patients final say over access to their health records.… Continue reading HIPAA and IT: The 4 key factors

5 Essential steps to defend against insider threats in healthcare

Among the most pressing issues that the healthcare sector must grapple with are insider threats. To protect confidential records, financial information, and patient data, healthcare organizations must take proactive measures to safeguard their systems. Here are five essential steps your healthcare business should take to protect against insider threats. Educate Healthcare employees must be thoroughly… Continue reading 5 Essential steps to defend against insider threats in healthcare

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