Back over a year ago, in October of 2014, we covered the case of Lewis v. Superior Court of Los … Continue Reading →
HiTech Terms: What are the Poodle Bug and SSL attacks?
The Poodle bug is a security vulnerability that attacks internet transmission and authentication. These securities are called SSL vulnerability. SSL … Continue Reading →
How a Billing Dispute Unearthed a HIPAA Breach.
We bill clients every day for services. We get invoices in the mail. Explanations of the benefits coming are … Continue Reading →
#HIPAA Pop Quiz: Is Auto Logoff Required for my Home Computer?
Test your knowledge! Discover what HIPAA requires in different situations. This question is taken from HHS’ FAQ: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/faq/securityrule/2004.html View … Continue Reading →
How to make patients and clients comfortable with electronic health records.
It is not a choice. Everything is moving electronic. Paper was yesterday. How do you make patients and clients comfortable … Continue Reading →
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How is OCR doing with HIPAA Enforcement?
That is the question that OIG [Office of Inspector General] attempted to answer in its report of September 2015. To … Continue Reading →
#HIPAA Cartoon:
Here at Gettins’ Law STAT Privacy, we develop cartoons- to spread the message about privacy and security. Entering into … Continue Reading →
Why Wellness Plans May Not be Covered by HIPAA
It all comes down to who pays for the wellness plan. Whose wellness program is it? If the employer contracts … Continue Reading →
#HIPAA Pop Quiz: Is it okay under HIPAA for office staff to use the same password?
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