After a natural disaster or tragic event, when people are reeling from the devastating impact of events, and members of the public are eager to do whatever they can to assist by making a donation. All too often when tragedy strikes, the public needs to be alert for scams that prey on their sympathies in […]
Covered Entities (CEs) and Business Associates (BAs) are required to secure the electronic protected health information (ePHI) against internal and external security risks and vulnerabilities. That is why the next standard, HIPAA Security Awareness and Training, § 164.308(a)(5), is so important. Workforce education and training plus creating a culture of compliance valuing patients’ privacy are […]
What is Healthcare Cybersecurity Awareness? Healthcare cybersecurity awareness is the action taken to protect information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. Being cyber aware means you understand what the threats are and you take the right steps to prevent them. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a healthcare provider with […]