Podcast: Making Sense of the Preventing Harm Exception
EPISODE SUMMARY As part of our series about the Information Blocking Final Rule, Helen Oscislawski, Esq., joins HI Pitch host…
Briefings on HIPAA Article Shines Light on Need for Better Patient Access
A February 1 article published in Briefings on HIPAA focuses on recent findings from the Office for Civil Rights’ much-anticipated…
Different kind of virus: Hospitals, already strained by pandemic, find selves squarely in hackers’ crosshairs
Hackers are setting their sights on the healthcare industry this year for fraud schemes, phishing attacks and other cybersecurity threats.
A 2016-2017 HIPAA Audits Industry Report shows that many organizations struggle with risk analysis. Learn about key takeaways from the report as well as advice from industry experts.
OCR report shows risk analysis remains an issue for organizations In addition to struggling to properly fulfill patient records requests,…
Four Reasons to Recapture Compliance in 2021
Why the pandemic shouldn’t stop providers from focusing on critical security and compliance gaps. By Gerry Blass and Helen Oscislawski, Esq.…
COVID-19: Business Continuity Lessons Learned
Not only did the COVID-19 global pandemic change the way care is provided, it changed how security and compliance programs…
8 Things You Need to Know About HITRUST Compliance
If you’re considering HITRUST compliance as a cybersecurity framework, here is a list of the top 8 points you should…
HIPAA and COVID-19 – A Timeline of OCR Notifications and Guidelines
We know. It can be difficult to find accurate and consistent information on HIPAA and the temporary changes due to…
A Broader Lens Into Vendor Risk Management
With a seemingly infinite number of digital pathways right to the doorsteps of healthcare providers, we need to work even…