Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

• Q&A: The main reason healthcare organizations violate HIPAA

  The second round of HIPAA audits have commenced, and most likely some healthcare organizations will be found to violate HIPAA. A health IT expert discusses common mistakes.  Continue Reading

• Two pros offer HIPAA compliance plan advice for app developers

  App developers working on mHealth apps may be bound by HIPAA. Two experts share their advice on how to build a robust HIPAA compliance plan.  Continue Reading

• How to prevent healthcare cybersecurity vulnerabilities via USB

  USBs can create a vulnerable entry point for cyberattacks in healthcare. One CIO details the nuances of the problem and offers up possible solutions.  Continue Reading

• Ask the expert: HIPAA breaches and the tech most likely to cause them

  It's safe to say HIPAA breaches should be avoided at all costs. One CISO discusses the technology most likely to cause a breach and what to do to ensure compliance.  Continue Reading

• Ask the expert: Encryption is key for a HIPAA covered entity

  David Reis, CISO at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, discusses important steps a healthcare organization, as a HIPAA covered entity, should take to remain compliant.  Continue Reading