PHI Data Security

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CIO’s Say Security Personnel Shortage Is Increasing Threat of PHI Data Breaches

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

The sixth Global Information Security Workforce Study, conducted by (ISC)² shows that a shortage of information security professionals is having an adverse impact on healthcare and other industries, even as vulnerabilities such as mobile devices and social media are on … Continue reading

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HIPAA Privacy And Security Final Rule Establishes A New Era For PHI Security

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

The enhanced set of protections finalized in the omnibus HIPAA privacy and security rule released Jan.17 now becomes the new baseline for anyone who handles health information. It doesn’t change meaningful use requirements, but combined, the two may drive more … Continue reading

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HHS Launches mHealth Privacy And Security Education Campaign

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

The Department of Health and Human Services has launched a mobile health privacy and security education campaign, aimed at giving a framework for providers just starting to use mobile devices. Called “Know the RISKS,” the campaign features recommendations and materials, … Continue reading

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AHIMA Convention Makes PHI Data Security A Top Priority

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

Why should hospitals centralize their policies and procedures for disclosing protected health information? At the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) convention Wednesday, Don E. Hardwick, client relations and compliance, MRO Corp., a document and disclosure management company in King … Continue reading

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ONC To Launch Privacy And Security Training Video Game

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and the Health Resources and Services Administration at HHS have produced a video game for training healthcare professionals and staff about their privacy and security responsibilities. The game will be … Continue reading

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World Renowned Cancer Center Reports Third PHI Data Breach in 2012

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

The MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas has sent letters to about 2,200 patients whose unencrypted medical records may have been compromised on a lost thumb drive. It’s the third possible data breach this year for the … Continue reading

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ONC Publishes Guide To Privacy and Security Of Health Information

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

ONC’s Office of the Chief Privacy Officer (OCPO) has published a “Guide to Privacy and Security of Health Information,” which aims to help physicians, nurses and IT staff better understand how the safety of patient data is essential to meaningful … Continue reading

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OCR Wramps Up HIPAA Privacy and Security Audits

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Federal enforcers are preparing to audit healthcare organizations for how well they establish and follow privacy and security practices and data breach notification standards. The Office of Civil Rights published the procedures to be assessed when examiners conduct performance audits … Continue reading

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Certified IT Recycling Dramatically Reduces The Risk Of PHI Data Breaches

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

The article, How to avoid a health data spill when recycling IT, Steve Skurnac, President, SIMS Recycling Solutions, does a fine job offering the background, justification and the importance for medical organizations to develop and implement sound IT recycling policies … Continue reading

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Reported PHI Data Breaches in 2012 is Staggering

Posted on by Frank J. Rosello

As the movement to digitize the U.S. health care system continues to build strong momentum, it is imperative that physician practices and medical organizations include data security as part of their health IT strategy. What the data will show is … Continue reading

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