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Can advances in technology improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare system? Of course! Are advances in electronic technology eroding the privacy of health information? Unfortunately, it could, yes. However, with the proper steps taken, an entity can ensure the security of their patients’ data. Health care workers have a professional, ethical, and legal duty to protect patient information. How…

It has been proven again and again that traditional, old-school tools and methods for securing apps and data are insufficient to properly and completely address the threats looming in cyberspace. Healthcare organizations are at greater risk and the need to manage as well as reduce these cyber threats in ways that will protect data at rest, data in use…

HIPAA Law requires healthcare providers, healthcare plans, and healthcare clearinghouses (covered entities) as well as business associates to have formal or informal policies or to conduct an accurate assessment of potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of electronic protected health information (ePHI) (refer to 45 CFR…