Unfortunately, HIPAA data breaches are increasingly common. Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest healthcare insurance providers in the U.S., recently reported a massive exposure of millions of patient records (Protected Health Information, or PHI). This unfortunate event also serves as a learning moment for companies who may not understand how to avoid such unintended consequences.… Read More
HIPAA is a core cybersecurity framework for patients and healthcare providers in the U.S. Unfortunately, a new report from the OCR shows an increase in significant events and a lack of resources to follow up on critical compliance issues. We’re covering some of this report and the underlying HIPAA requirements reflected in it.
In the interconnected world of digital health information, safeguarding Protected Health Information is paramount. Healthcare providers must legally follow the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to protect patient privacy and maintain trust, and this compliance includes understanding what it means to identify and deal with security incidents. Among these, the concepts of security… Read More