Healthcare Compliance Updates & Tips

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The 5 Most Common Violations To HIPAA And How To Avoid Them

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is an essential measure in protecting healthcare patients’ information. Of course, healthcare providers must comply with HIPAA or face consequences. For instance, fines can be as much as $1.5 million today. Providers may even lose licenses or be sanctioned. In order to protect yourself and your patients, […]

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The 5 Main Stages Of Risk Management

Risk management is essential for your healthcare organization. It ensures that your data and that of your patients is protected. It’s important for ensuring privacy, financial security, and maintaining HIPAA compliance. However, it can be challenging in today’s day and age to manage risk effectively. Using GRC software is one important step in streamlining this […]

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How To Avoid Data Breaches

A healthcare data breach happens when sensitive information is exposed without permission. This is damaging to any organization and is especially true when you consider HIPAA and other compliance regulations for the healthcare industry. In this article, we’ll discuss how to prevent data breaches, and how you can protect your organization’s integrity, data, and safety. […]

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What Is the Core Difference Between Risk Assessment and Risk Management?

In the dynamic world of cybersecurity, the terms risk assessment and risk management often intertwine, leading to confusion among business leaders and professionals. It’s crucial to distinguish between risk assessment and risk management to ensure effective protection against various cyber threats. Risk Assessment as the Starting Point A risk assessment is essentially a one-off exercise. […]

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The Distinct Roles of CIO and CISO in Cybersecurity

In the complex world of cybersecurity, it’s essential to distinguish between the roles of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) and a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Both positions are pivotal in safeguarding an organization’s digital assets, yet they focus on different aspects of IT and security management. This blog delves into the difference between CIO […]

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How to Achieve HIPAA Compliance: A Step-by-Step Approach

In the healthcare sector, safeguarding patient data is a top priority due to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). With health data being a prime target for cybercriminals, understanding how to become HIPAA compliant is crucial for healthcare organizations. What Is HIPAA Compliance? HIPAA compliance is essential for both “Covered Entities” and their […]

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Navigating the Third-Party Risk Management Lifecycle for Enhanced Security

In today’s interconnected business landscape, managing the risks associated with third-party relationships is crucial. The third-party risk management lifecycle is a comprehensive approach to managing these risks, ensuring the security of a company’s assets, data, and reputation. This lifecycle encompasses several stages, each playing a vital role in protecting against cyber threats, data breaches, and […]

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What Are the Three Pillars of HIPAA Compliance?

Understanding the complexities of HIPAA compliance can be challenging, especially for healthcare professionals and organizations. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. With no clear guidelines before HIPAA, it was crucial to develop a law that not only aids health and human services but also enhances […]

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How Healthcare Risk Management Software Bolsters Patient Safety

Healthcare is a multifaceted industry with evolving challenges. One key concern has been patient safety, especially in light of alarming statistics from 2016 that identified medical errors as the third leading cause of death in the United States. These errors can arise from a multitude of sources, from planning mishaps to procedural oversight. At the […]

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