Encryption is an important breach prevention tool. But to make the right decisions about how to apply encryption, healthcare organizations should take four specific steps, says security expert Feisal Nanji.
HIPAA-compliance consultant Bill Miaoulis outlines a number of critical steps that many healthcare organizations fail to take to ensure the security of data on mobile devices.
Farzad Mostashari, M.D., the national coordinator for health information technology, sees the exchange of health information as a way to improve care quality. But what's his vision for achieving truly secure data exchange?
As major health data breaches continue to grab headlines, and as federal regulators step up enforcement of privacy and security requirements under the new HIPAA Omnibus Rule, healthcare organizations face the challenge of ensuring patient information is adequately protected. What are their key action items? We...
Complying with the HIPAA Omnibus Rule requires a task force approach, says John Pritchard, information security manager at St. Charles Health System. Find out why Pritchard believes the rule eliminates ambiguities.
As organizations get ready to comply with the HIPAA Omnibus Rule, they also must scrutinize longstanding HIPAA compliance challenges. Experts highlight the key areas of concern.
Health data breaches involving the loss or theft of unencrypted computing devices are a persistent problem, according to the most recent federal statistics. A security expert offers insights and advice.
Healthcare organizations should use a four-step process to determine how best to apply encryption to minimize security risks, says security expert Feisal Nanji.
John Pritchard, a health system security manager with extensive experience in other industries, says it's time for healthcare to apply lessons learned in other business sectors, including banking.
While a privacy advocate is demanding federal guidance on protecting health data in the cloud, one federal official says pending HIPAA modifications will help ensure patient data is safeguarded.
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