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Category: Compliance

Microsoft's Comprehensive End of Support List for 2020


Posted January 14, 2020 in HIPAA, Compliance, Cloud Security

I know you are all aware of what I'm about to tell you, but just in case you momentarily forgot, I'm going to refresh...

Just How Not "HIPAA Mandatory" Is Encryption?


Posted January 8, 2020 in HIPAA, Compliance, Data Breach

In case you were ever wondering if your practice needs to encrypt its ePHI? Let the $3 million HIPAA penalty paid...

Sentara Doubled Down When They Should Have Folded


Posted December 10, 2019 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Compliance

"Eight is Enough" A great, wholesome, family show from the late 70's and early 80's.  Also: what Sentara Hospital,...

Russian Hackers Hold Nursing Home Patients' Data Ransom for $14M


Posted December 9, 2019 in HIPAA, Compliance, Ransomware, Data Breach, Malware

There is a reason hackers have started targeting hospitals and medical practices.  Not only is their cyber security...

Looting Adds Insult to Injury for Durham Clinic


Posted November 19, 2019 in Data Breach, HIPAA, Digital Forensics

Looters broke into a Durham health clinic sometime after the downtown gas explosion on April 10th that affected over...

HIPAA Violations Top $100 Billion


Posted November 13, 2019 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Cloud Security

HIPAA Violations have been making headlines recently, and for good reason. Fines for violations can be crippling to...

Malware Attack Closes Alabama Hospitals


Posted October 2, 2019 in Ransomware, Malware, HIPAA

Not one but THREE hospitals in the DCH Health System in Alabama are unable to accept new patients today due to...

Business Associate Agreements & HIPAA


Posted July 29, 2019 in HIPAA, Data Breach, Compliance

The HIPAA Privacy Rule states that clearinghouses, covered entities, and business associates are required to follow...