Ed Jones, PMP, CHSP, Author at Third Rock

Misconceptions Lead to False Sense of Security

by Ed Jones, PMP, CHSP | Sep 22, 2016 | Compliance & Security, Cyber Security

In mid-August, The National Law Review reported the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced it would focus more on smaller breaches, those affecting less than 500 individuals. I think this reflects the growing concern that Small to Medium Business (SMB) are more...

HHS Releases New Guidance on Ransomware

by Ed Jones, PMP, CHSP | Jul 26, 2016 | Compliance & Security, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery (BCDR)

One of the top news makers of 2016 has been ransomware. During the first half of this year, ransomware grew 300% to 4,000 daily attacks! But several high profile attacks of hospitals really put it in the spotlight. Although it has been around for several decades, in...

Steps to Prepare for an OCR HIPAA Audit

by Ed Jones, PMP, CHSP | Jun 16, 2016 | Compliance & Security

We’re often asked when helping clients with their HIPAA compliance, “What do we do if we’re audited [by the OCR]?” It is analogous to the old adage about buying a home; location, location, location. In the HIPAA world, it’s document,...

Making Your BOE a Priority

by Ed Jones, PMP, CHSP | Jun 7, 2016 | Compliance & Security

Do you keep good records? When asked that question my mind races to the Federal Income Tax due date, April 15th and I get a knot in my gut. I think of sorting through a box of receipts late at night feeling very rushed, tired and frustrated. Each year I set the...

What’s your security score?

by Ed Jones, PMP, CHSP | May 24, 2016 | Compliance & Security, Cyber Security

There are a number of ways to become the subject of an OCR HIPAA audit. The most unlikely way is to be selected for a random audit and if that happens, go buy a lottery ticket! Complaints filed by dissatisfied customers and/or disgruntled employees resulted in about...

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