by Peter | Apr 11, 2022 | HIPAA, IT, Legislation, Security
Information blocking is anything that interferes with, prevents, or materially discourages access, exchange, or use of electronic health information (EHI). The concept was defined by Congress in the 21st Century Cures Act, and the ONC is responsible for defining what... 
by practicecompli | Oct 8, 2020 | IT, Security
The Security Rule does not require specific technology solutions for providers but HHS does give some general guidance (see Security Standards: Technical Safeguards for more in depth info) HHS specifically addresses 5 HIPAA technical standards and PCS has grouped our... 
by practicecompli | Mar 21, 2020 | IT
There are many new developments related to telehealth services and some new issues directed related to the COVID-19 crisis. Let’s review what was in place before the new CMS decision related to our current health care crisis then we can summarize what recently... 
by practicecompli | Sep 12, 2019 | HIPAA, IT, Security
As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft will be ending support for Windows 7 and this could affect your practice, if you have computers still using Windows 7. The HIPAA Security Rule requires that all Covered Entities must perform “periodic security updates” and have... 
by practicecompli | Jun 16, 2019 | HIPAA, IT, Security
Avoiding and Preventing Ransomware Attacks Recently Health & Human Services (HHS) provided some guidance on avoiding ransomware attacks in its “Cybersecurity Best Practices” report. HHS statistics showed that in the first six months of 2016, there were an average...
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