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Running a healthcare organization is a difficult task. You must focus on profits, patient outcomes, and of course, compliance. Meeting these government-mandated regulations can be costly when not done correctly. In order to save yourself financial troubles, legal issues, and additional stress on your organization, keep reading. We’ll discuss the benefits and methods of compliance […]
The 2023 edition of HICP includes new top five threats and many new mitigating practices that your organization should implement to keep patients safe. A breakdown of these items can be found in the HHS 405(d) 2023 HICP update blog post.
Businesses must have frameworks and benchmarks to align their work with. This is especially true when it comes to digital security. There are two important guidelines toward this aim: the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) cybersecurity framework (CSF) and the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) CSF. But what are these two frameworks, and […]
If you’re covered by HIPAA, then you’re required to have certain policies and procedures for HIPAA compliance. However, that’s easier said than done. You’re probably wondering how often HIPAA training is required. In this post, we’ll discuss HIPAA training requirements so that you can stay in full compliance with essential regulations. Read More: HIPAA Compliance […]
Working with third party vendors to provide services is nothing new. Yet a focus on vendor risk management has recently emerged. This is partially due to compliance, cybersecurity, and productivity. But in this post, we’ll answer the question, “Why is vendor risk management important?” And we’ll share some powerful ways to manage your third-party risk, […]
Why are so many healthcare organizations implementing a robust cybersecurity framework today? Perhaps it’s due to the fact that such attacks can erase patient and partner trust in your organization. Of course, the larger issue looming is that these breaches can put patient safety at risk. So in an era in which cyber attacks are […]
Building an information security program comes with several challenges. Complying with industry regulations and rules is one of them. However, when you have cybersecurity categories, they help you inform your strategy for compliance. You can minimize risk and ultimately provide better outcomes for you and your patients. So in this article, let’s talk about some […]
Technology is making a large impact for healthcare in today’s day and age. But how has technology affected healthcare compliance? While technology can help you maintain organizational KPIs, it also has unique challenges that you might face. So in this article, let’s talk about five ways that technology is impacting healthcare compliance. How Technology Has […]
In the healthcare industry, HITRUST and HIPAA are often used together when speaking about regulations and compliance. Both of these concepts are incredibly important for any healthcare firm. However, they have some unique characteristics that you should know about. And truly, what is the difference between HIPAA and HITRUST? Well, hiring a HIPAA consultant is […]
ComplyAssistant’s Gerry Blass comments on the biggest threats to healthcare organizations that we should be concerned about in Healthcare IT Today’s “The Ever Evolving World of Cybersecurity Threats” article. In January 2021, HHS’s Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP) rule was signed into law. It is an extension of the HIPAA/ HITECH Security Rule and identifies […]