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Focus on Security: It’s going to take more resources

by Robert Felps | Jul 19, 2016 | Compliance & Security, Project Management, Technology

No one wants to spend money for something they don’t want or need. Many companies, including the healthcare industry, try to squeeze IT when it comes to the budget. But what most CFO’s and executives that control the IT budget need to understand is, they...

Insider Breaches – A Risk that Shouldn’t be Overlooked

by Robert Felps | Jul 14, 2016 | Compliance & Security, Cyber Security, HIPAA Training

With all the headlines on cyber breaches and the cyber criminals trying to break into your digital environment, you may overlook a common and very real threat. Accenture’s recent security report said 69% of the people surveyed had experienced an insider attempt...

Using Caution with Email Attachments

by Clint Eschberger | Jul 12, 2016 | Compliance & Security, Cyber Security

Email is a way of life in most business and is often one of those tools we take for granted. We all feel the pain when it is down as for many it is a key part of their job. It’s also an extremely powerful tool that allows us to not only send and receive messages...

Cyber-breaches: Don’t Lie to Yourself

by Robert Felps | Jun 23, 2016 | Compliance & Security, Cyber Security

We’ve heard many arguments for not addressing your HIPAA compliance by healthcare covered entities. Honestly, it’s appalling to think a person that provides care for a living does not care about protecting their patient’s personal information,...

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...

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