How Often Should HIPAA Training Be Done?
If you’re covered by HIPAA, then you’re required to have certain policies and procedures for HIPAA compliance. However, that’s easier
Why Is Third Party Risk Management Important For Healthcare Compliance?
Working with third party vendors to provide services is nothing new. Yet a focus on vendor risk management has recently
The Importance Of Cybersecurity In Healthcare: Patient And Organization Safety
Why are so many healthcare organizations implementing a robust cybersecurity framework today? Perhaps it’s due to the fact that such
The Different Cyber Security Categories And Frameworks
Building an information security program comes with several challenges. Complying with industry regulations and rules is one of them. However,
How Has Technology Impacted Healthcare? 5 Insights
Technology is making a large impact for healthcare in today’s day and age. But how has technology affected healthcare compliance?
HIPAA Vs HITRUST: Similarities and Differences
In the healthcare industry, HITRUST and HIPAA are often used together when speaking about regulations and compliance. Both of these
The Ever Evolving World of Cybersecurity Threats
ComplyAssistant’s Gerry Blass comments on the biggest threats to healthcare organizations that we should be concerned about in Healthcare IT
5 Tips for Preventing Healthcare System Cyberattacks
ComplyAssistant’s Gerry Blass comments on managing vendor relationships with due diligence and the importance of cybersecurity breach response plans in
Hope for the Best, Expect the Worst, Plan Today
The evolution of the risk of successful cyberattacks has been evident since 2010—when the Affordable Care Act was signed and resulted in a transition from paper to electronic medical records. Healthcare organizations began implementing new electronic medical record applications to comply with meaningful use (MU) requirements. Over the years, MU has introduced new criteria with a heavy focus on interoperability among applications. The combination of MU efforts, merger and acquisition activity, and the pandemic-induced remote workforce have increased healthcare organizations’ risk profiles, remaining a prime target for cyberattackers to do what they do best.
Healthcare Security and Risk – 2023 Health IT Predictions
Investments in cybersecurity will remain a top priority for healthcare executives. There are three specific gaps for provider organizations to watch in the year ahead: vendor risk management, internal audits, and disaster recovery plans.
CIO Podcast – Episode 46: Cybersecurity with Francois Bodhuin
Kenneth Reiher, VP Operations at ComplyAssistant once said “Many organizations have a difficult time tracking their vendor relationships, let alone their implemented
Cybersecurity Risk Prevention in 2023: Three Gaps to Close
Health care investments in privacy and security are set to explode in the wake of ongoing cyberattacks and rising risk. Know the three most important risk areas to fortify and be prepared for the 2023 surge.
