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HIPAA Compliance – Understanding Basic Best Practices

WebUtilize Security Measures: Security is essential for maintaining HIPAA compliance. Install firewalls, password-protect sensitive data, and utilize encryption …

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Staying HIPAA Compliant While Leveraging Telehealth

WebIn the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, telehealth has emerged as a pivotal technology, offering unprecedented convenience and accessibility to patients and …

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Is BetterHelp a Scam

WebBetterHelp is not a scam; it is a legitimate online counseling service that offers access to licensed therapists and mental health professionals. Since its inception, …

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The HIPAA Risk Assessment

WebHealthcare breaches are nothing new, in fact they have become quite common in the news on a weekly basis. As an example of this, a Central Florida …

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HIPAA Compliance: 5 HIPAA Mistakes to Avoid!

WebHere at Compass, we have seen a huge upswing in the number of HIPAA / HITECH risk assessments we have been conducting over the last year. Covered entities …

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Virtual Healthcare and HIPAA Compliance

WebThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was passed in 1996 to provide the ability to transfer health insurance coverage for millions of …

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Your Guide to Drafting a Data Retention Policy

WebA data retention policy outlines the principles that organizations follow to manage the storage of information for operational needs, all the while aligning with …

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Healthcare Industry Cybersecurity Compass IT Compliance

WebOur experts carry decades of experience helping healthcare organizations identify potential vulnerabilities and establish best-practice strategies to mitigate the risk of a data breach …

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HIPAA Compliance and Audit Controls

WebCreate Audit Log and Review Policies and Procedures - This is a requirement of HIPAA. If you have some spare time, review 45 CFR 164.308 (a) (1) (ii) …

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Colorado Protections for Consumer Data Privacy Act

WebLast spring, Colorado followed the actions of several other states and countries by taking steps to enact legislation that helps consumers protect their data.

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Government Cyber Weaknesses & the Need for White Hats

WebThe term ‘hacking’ has a bad rep these days, and I’ve fundamentally given up trying to convince clients and students that it actually is an age-old, honorable role in our …

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CCPA vs. GDPR: A Comprehensive Comparison

WebThe CCPA applies specifically to businesses operating in California and handling California residents' data, whereas GDPR applies to all organizations …

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Cyber & Physical Security: Why You Need Both

WebCyberattack on physical systems: In March of 2021, more than 150,000 cloud-based Verkada physical security cameras were hacked.This incident provided the …

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3 Reasons Why You Need a HIPAA Risk Assessment Right Now

WebHIPAA is in the news all the time. Whether it is the tragedy that struck Orlando last weekend, the news of the HIPAA Audits coming, or a new healthcare …

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Cybersecurity Blog Compass IT Compliance Joel Goloskie

WebJoel K. Goloskie is Senior Counsel with Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC and a member of the Health Care, Litigation, and Corporate & Business Teams. His …

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What Does It Mean to Be CJIS Compliant

WebCJIS Certification. CJIS certification is a requirement for organizations that access or use criminal justice information. The certification is administered by the FBI …

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Using SOC Reports to Comply with HIPAA

WebThis is a guest post that was written by April Arruda, CPA from DiSanto, Priest, & Co. in Warwick, RI. DiSanto, Priest, & Co. is a professional advisory firm that …

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