News & Analysis

September 4, 2017
Briefings on HIPAA

Cybersecurity is a full-time, dedicated job, but the healthcare industry is facing a cybersecurity staffing shortage. Attracting and retaining qualified professionals can be a challenge but it's not impossible.

September 1, 2017
News & Insights

Hospitals and other healthcare organizations affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana were granted an emergency reprieve from certain limited HIPAA requirements, the Office for Civil Rig

August 28, 2017
Briefings on HIPAA

This month's Q&A answers readers' questions about storing patient photos in the EMR, ransomware, and incidental disclosures.

August 28, 2017
Briefings on HIPAA

Tips from this month's issue.

August 21, 2017
Briefings on HIPAA

Use this sample form to create an inventory of all business associates, including contact information, services provided, the date the business associate agreement is signed, and the date it expires.

August 17, 2017
News & Insights

Q: What information can safely be imprinted on a nursing home resident’s wristband (for going out to a doctor appointment or other activity such as a baseball game)? We would like to provide enough information for emergency or safety purposes but not enough to put one at risk for ID theft.

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