HIPAA Compliance (13)

What is a cipher? 

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What is a cipher? 

A cipher is a cryptographic algorithm that transforms intelligible data, known as plaintext, into an unintelligible form, called ciphertext. A cipher...

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Legal considerations for healthcare marketing and HIPAA

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Legal considerations for healthcare marketing and HIPAA

Marketing efforts in healthcare must work with requirements outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), like keeping...

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FAQs: HIPAA audits

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FAQs: HIPAA audits

A HIPAA audit is a formal review conducted by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or a third party to ensure that covered entities and business...

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FAQs: HIPAA compliant documentation

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FAQs: HIPAA compliant documentation

HIPAA compliant documentation refers to the proper creation, handling, storage, and sharing of documents with protected health information (PHI) in...

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What are the consequences of not complying with HIPAA?

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What are the consequences of not complying with HIPAA?

HIPAA applies to covered entities, as well as their business associates. Non-compliance with HIPAA can result in severe consequences, including civil...

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The HIPAA implications of using blockchain for secure patient data management

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HIPAA implications of using blockchain

Blockchain, a technology that stores information like electronic health records (EHRs) in blocks, can help organizations securely manage patient...

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What is a HIPAA disaster recovery plan?

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What is a HIPAA disaster recovery plan?

A HIPAA disaster recovery plan details procedures for restoring any data loss resulting from a disaster. It ensures the security and availability of...

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Change Healthcare breach exposes gaps in healthcare cybersecurity

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Change Healthcare breach exposes gaps in healthcare cybersecurity

The ransomware attack on Change Healthcare in February 2024 revealed the vulnerabilities within the sector and the serious consequences of such...

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