When they surveyed thousands of healthcare consumers in 2017, researchers at the consulting firm Accenture found that more than 1 in 4 have had their personal medical information stolen in a healthcare data breach. Personal medical information remains one of the most sought-after types of data for cyber criminals to steal. And while this should concern all consumers of healthcare services, it should also create a priority level of urgency for any healthcare provider that has

Protecting your patients’ protected health information is enough of a reason to follow HIPAA compliance best practices, but it isn’t the only reason. Failure to comply with HIPAA regulations could result in hefty penalties. According to an article on DentistryIQ, improving the processes you use to stay HIPAA-compliant could save you time and money and make your dental practice more efficient. 1. Understand HIPAA compliance regulations Understanding all the vague HIPAA complia

An article by MedPro highlights 20 real-world HIPAA violations that cost big money for the private practices involved. HIPAA exists to protect a patient’s private information. The law carries strict penalties and the risk of devastating civil suits. Frequently, HIPAA violations stem, not from malicious intent, but from a poor understanding of the law itself. Nearly all of the HIPAA case examples cited below could have been prevented with adequate training and precautions: HI