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Understanding the Difference Between HIPAA & HITRUST
by Mick Fitton on September 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM
When it comes to protecting sensitive health information, organizations must navigate a complex landscape of laws and frameworks designed to ensure data privacy and security. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and HITRUST, the Health Information Trust Alli …
HITRUST Certification vs. SOC 2: A Simple Comparison
by William DePalma on July 26, 2024 at 11:30 AM
As organizations prioritize data security and privacy, they often seek out certifications and audits that demonstrate their methodology to protect sensitive information. Two frameworks in this context are HITRUST Certification (Health Information Trust Alliance) and SOC 2 (Service Org …
Staying HIPAA Compliant While Leveraging Telehealth
by Patrick Hughes on March 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, telehealth has emerged as a pivotal technology, offering unprecedented convenience and accessibility to patients and providers alike. However, as healthcare organizations increasingly adopt these digital health services, the imperative …
What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?
by Derek Boczenowski on January 3, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Protected Health Information (PHI) is a key element in healthcare, governed by stringent legal and ethical standards. This blog explores what PHI encompasses, its significance under HIPAA regulations, and the crucial distinction between PHI and electronic PHI (ePHI). The blog also del …
The Healthcare Industry Remains a Favorite for Cyber Criminals
by Nicholas Foisy on March 27, 2023 at 9:30 AM
If you have had any exposure to news headlines over the past decade, it would come as no surprise to you that the healthcare industry has been one of the sectors most targeted by hackers and cyber criminals.
Virtual Healthcare and HIPAA Compliance
by Patrick Hughes on June 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM
COVID-19 has taken the world by storm, and society as we know it is changing rapidly. From how we interact with each other socially, to our ability to freely go shopping and eat at restaurants, changes are being initiated across the board. Industries all across the world have been aff …