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Penn Medicine’s approach to managing BYOD and security
Trying to lock down senior leadership buy-in for IT security and a more HIPAA-compliant technology infrastructure might actually become a little easier, if they become motivated by the more stringent HIPAA omnibus mandates going into effect in Septem... E-Zine
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Storage needs for data backup in health care
When most think about HIPAA compliance, the first thing that comes to mind is data security and preventing a breach. But, in actuality, a lot more goes into being HIPAA compliant. Namely, there are several storage and data backup requirements every h... E-Zine
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Managing IT in the electronic hospital
The federal government's push for electronic healthcare records has made data security even more pressing. This e-book takes a look at where healthcare IT leaders should begin and what they should watch out for as they move to embrace the HITECH Act ... E-Book
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Consider identity theft when planning HIPAA breach prevention
A reader shares an example of healthcare fraud and explains why ID theft must be considered as part of a HIPAA breach prevention plan. Feature
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Penn Medicine takes three-pronged approach to BYOD management, security
Penn Medicine considers best practices for implementing and managing mobile devices, specifically BYOD devices, in this case study. Case study
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Quiz: HIPAA Mobile Security
In this quiz, test your knowledge of BYOD strategies, encryption best practices and potential violations concerning HIPAA mobile device security. Quiz
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Quiz: Storage backup for hospitals
In this quiz, test your knowledge of HIPAA-compliant disaster recovery and emergency operation plans, as well as data backup in storage environments. Quiz
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CIO John Halamka answers reader questions on writing BYOD policy
SearchHealthIT's virtual seminar inspired viewer queries about their own thorny BYOD policy issues in health care. Feature
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Expert Q&A: Cloud computing, HIE will be the 'new normal'
As IT matures, cloud computing and virtualization will lead to more information exchange and become the new normal for health care organizations. Feature
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How to create a data breach response plan: Lahey Clinic expert Q&A
This Q&A covers how to create an effective data breach response plan -- follow HIPAA-compliant risk assessment policy to better protect key information. Feature
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The role of mHealth: Prescription for an ailing health care system
Our 2012 mHealth report shows that tech-savvy physicians and patients are bringing mobile health care into the spot light, but implementation challenges remain. Report
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Tutorial: Five steps to effective wireless networking in health care
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Security School: Data protection strategies for health care
This Security School provides health IT professionals with data protection strategies that will cover an organization's entire infrastructure. Feature
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AHIMA advice for managing personal health information via mHealth apps
Amid the rising use of mHealth apps, AHIMA has released a guide to help consumers protect their personal medical information. News | 03 Jun 2013
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Obsolete technology hits efficiency, raises costs
Using outdated technology like pagers and faxes makes doctors inefficient and costs healthcare billions, a new study finds. News | 06 May 2013
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Epocrates app to support secure physician-to-physician SMS texting
Many docs use the Epocrates drug reference app once a month. New features will support physician SMS texting, rudimentary sharing of patient records. News | 30 Apr 2013
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HIPAA regulations to bring compliance challenges for providers, BAs
Updates to HIPAA's regulations could bring new compliance challenges to providers, sometimes without real benefits to patients. News | 24 Apr 2013
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What healthcare CIOs need to know from Verizon data breach report
Verizon's report on data breaches covers all industries, but says healthcare's focus should be on laptops, thumb drives, credit card data. News | 22 Apr 2013
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SIEM systems monitor compliance, combat patient data security threats
SIEM systems prove a proactive -- not reactive -- way to monitor HIPAA compliance and dodge security threats to patients' data. News | 15 Apr 2013
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HIPAA data breach prevention tips for health care IT leaders
Speakers from recent health IT privacy and security conferences offer strategies to batten down network hatches and prevent a HIPAA data breach. News | 11 Apr 2013
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Obama cybersecurity executive order may have healthcare implications
President Obama's cybersecurity executive order hasn't yet included healthcare. If it does, watch for compliance mandates, grant funds. News | 09 Apr 2013
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Speakers at HIMSS 2013 talk challenges in meaningful use objectives
No one said meeting all of the meaningful use objectives would be easy. Presenters at HIMSS 2013 discussed some of the biggest challenges. News | 08 Mar 2013
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Data breach reporting regulations miss importance of small spills
Data breach reporting rules require practices to alert patients and regulators to breaches of 500 or more records. But what about smaller breaches? News | 06 Feb 2013
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Key business associate agreement concerns in a post-omnibus world
The nature of business associates' relationships with providers has changed due to a provision in the HIPAA omnibus rule. Tip
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A HIPAA compliance checklist for corporate mergers and acquisitions
Learn about the important HIPAA compliance best practices that can help maintain compliance before and after a corporate merger or acquisition. Tip
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Implementing HIPAA-grade health data storage and security
Getting to HIPAA compliance and building cutting-edge storage systems for health data takes more than just an out-of-the-box approach. Tip
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Vendor selection, operating system ugrades part of encryption strategy
Hospitals must pre-screen their vendors to determine whether they meet HIPAA's encryption requirements. Tip
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Tips for healthcare data breach prevention from Verizon research
Verizon researchers share tips for sharpening risk assessments to prevent healthcare data breaches. The focus is on devices and business associates. News
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Q&A: Invest smart in health information security at your facility
Trying to decide how to use limited capital to upgrade the security of your organization's health information? Start with a HIPAA risk assessment. Tip
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Beyond HIPAA: Next-generation patient data security threats
We don't mean to scare you, but with new patient data security threats, HIPAA compliance is the least of the health care CIO's worries. Tip
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For the best data breach response, name a crisis manager now
When a healthcare data breach happens, a crisis manager needs to be the point person to maximize HIPAA compliance and minimize the damage. Tip
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Building HIPAA compliance, patient privacy investment business cases
Selling senior leadership on HIPAA compliance and patient privacy investments is difficult; here are tips to help outline the business case. Tip
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Tip: Use BYOD policies to integrate personal devices securely
The use of personal devices in healthcare continues to flourish. Consider security and BYOD policies when you integrate tablets and smartphones. Tip
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HIPAA business associate agreement (BAA)
A HIPAA business associate agreement (BAA) is a contract between a HIPAA covered entity and a HIPAA business associate (BA) that is used to protect personal health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA guidelines. Definition
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HIPAA covered entity
A HIPAA covered entity is any organization or corporation that directly handles Personal Health Information (PHI) or Personal Health Records (PHR). Definition
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HIPAA disaster recovery plan
A HIPAA disaster recovery plan is a document that specifies the resources, actions, personnel and data that are required to protect and reinstate healthcare information in the event of a fire, vandalism, natural disaster or system failure. Definition
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HIPAA omnibus rule takes center stage at patient privacy conference
PHI Protection Network's first Boston forum throws the spotlight on HIPAA omnibus rule compliance, data breach prevention and patient privacy. Podcast
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Webcast: Health care storage virtualization and data management strategy
Experts from San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital discuss how their storage virtualization project brought the IT infrastructure up to date. Feature
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Create high-value data in digital health care: MHealth Summit 2012
Experts gather at a SearchHealthIT panel session during mHealth Summit 2012 to discuss the evolving digital health care world. News
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Podcast: Creating a secure BYOD environment in hospitals
More personal devices and greater theft complicates hospitals' data policies. Expert John Halamka offers best practices for a secure BYOD environment. Podcast
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MHealth Summit attendees worry more about mobile policy than gadgets
Walking around the exhibit floor at mHealth Summit 2012, you see that mobile gadgets get a lot of attention. But it's really about how you use them. Podcast
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White hat hacker: Health care IT security tech easy, policy hard
An exclusive interview with white hat hacker Ralph Echemendia offers health care CIOs tips on how to shore up health care IT security. Podcast
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Report shows small group practices need to secure more than HIPAA data
Verizon breakdown of health care data breaches show organized hackers preying on doctor's offices, mining patient financial data. Podcast
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HIPAA-compliant backup in the cloud for solo docs, small group practices
Survey says: HIPAA-compliant backup for small health care practices isn't happening ... yet. Cloud could be key, moving forward. Podcast
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Tips for deploying mobile devices, iPads in a health care setting
This webcast offers expert tips for keeping mobile devices secure in a health care setting, as well as managing application rollouts and setting device use policies. Video
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Tips for managing life after a health care data breach
While preventing a health care data breach is a chief concern among hospitals and medical practices, the steps taken after a breach occurs are equally important for future stability. Podcast
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Key business associate agreement concerns in a post-omnibus world
The nature of business associates' relationships with providers has changed due to a provision in the HIPAA omnibus rule. Tip
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AHIMA advice for managing personal health information via mHealth apps
Amid the rising use of mHealth apps, AHIMA has released a guide to help consumers protect their personal medical information. News
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Penn Medicine’s approach to managing BYOD and security
Trying to lock down senior leadership buy-in for IT security and a more HIPAA-compliant technology infrastructure might actually become a little easier, if they become motivated by the more stringent HIPAA omnibus mandates going into effect in Septem... E-Zine
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A HIPAA compliance checklist for corporate mergers and acquisitions
Learn about the important HIPAA compliance best practices that can help maintain compliance before and after a corporate merger or acquisition. Tip
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Obsolete technology hits efficiency, raises costs
Using outdated technology like pagers and faxes makes doctors inefficient and costs healthcare billions, a new study finds. News
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Implementing HIPAA-grade health data storage and security
Getting to HIPAA compliance and building cutting-edge storage systems for health data takes more than just an out-of-the-box approach. Tip
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Vendor selection, operating system ugrades part of encryption strategy
Hospitals must pre-screen their vendors to determine whether they meet HIPAA's encryption requirements. Tip
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Epocrates app to support secure physician-to-physician SMS texting
Many docs use the Epocrates drug reference app once a month. New features will support physician SMS texting, rudimentary sharing of patient records. News
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HIPAA regulations to bring compliance challenges for providers, BAs
Updates to HIPAA's regulations could bring new compliance challenges to providers, sometimes without real benefits to patients. News
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Tips for healthcare data breach prevention from Verizon research
Verizon researchers share tips for sharpening risk assessments to prevent healthcare data breaches. The focus is on devices and business associates. News
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About Electronic health records security compliance
Electronic health records security compliance is a top priority. Learn about security systems and how, when and where to deploy encryption to secure personal health information and records, medical records, electronic health records and health systems, and manage secure health information systems under the requirements of HIPAA, HITECH and ARRA.