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How an MSSP just might Save your Life
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, Resources

How an MSSP just might Save your Life

As cyber criminals continue to wreak havoc on healthcare providers by way of ransomware, IoT attacks, and breaches of personal, protected health information (PHI), many of these attacks have had a crippling effect on healthcare’s ability to administer critical, life-saving services to patients. For example, Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, Wyoming recently had to... Continue reading
Is WordPress HIPAA Compliant?
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA WordPress

Is WordPress HIPAA Compliant?

As the most popular, off-the-shelf content management system (CMS) in the world – estimated at over 50% of the market share, translating to some 75 million websites worldwide – WordPress is clearly the website builder of choice. Numerous medical practices and other health providers rely on the WordPress platform for its ease of use, variety... Continue reading
Affordable HIPAA Compliant Hosting≠ Sacrificing Services
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog, Resources

Affordable HIPAA Compliant Hosting≠ Sacrificing Services

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, large patient files and medical records are quickly transitioning to digital format. But it’s not just HIPAA regulations driving this move to a compliant cloud. Electronic solutions are more convenient and practical, allowing for instant access to critical data by healthcare teams. This means improved patient care. For... Continue reading
Healthcare has an April Storm
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Blog

Healthcare has an April Storm

Mark Twain is often credited with the line: “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” This spring, everyone was talking. In fact, if April is famous for its plentiful showers, then 2019 was legendary. Across the country, a number of all-time rain and snowfall totals were shattered: Asheville, NC, for example,... Continue reading
Getting Your Fax Straight on HIPAA Faxing
By Gil Vidals, , HIPAA Fax

Getting Your Fax Straight on HIPAA Faxing

It’s the question that’s been on everyone’s mind: how should you fax sensitive, medical data? (Ok, maybe not everyone.) For those who do rely on faxing to transmit PHI, however, the following practical points may keep you from running afoul of HIPAA compliance requirements: 1. Faxing may be a traditional means of transmitting data, but... Continue reading
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