IT Services Experts in Atlanta Delve into HIPAA and Social Media

Nowadays, it seems like every type of business, organization, and agency is on social media. Healthcare providers also use social media, yet there are more traps to be aware of for such organizations. Those who violate HIPAA rules run the risk of a stiff penalty and/or time in jail. IT services experts in Atlanta can […]

Mitigating healthcare insider threats

The healthcare industry is unique in that the biggest data security threat comes from insider breaches.The main reason for these unauthorized hacks is financial gain. So how can healthcare organizations protect themselves against insider threats? Read on. #1 Educate – The workforce (meaning all healthcare employees) must be educated on allowable uses and disclosures of […]

Social Media and HIPAA Compliance

Before Social Media platforms like Facebook went live, HIPAA was established to protect the privacy of medical providers and their patients. And although there are no specific rules for Social Media use, every healthcare organization must implement security protocols that adhere to privacy policies. On April 14, 2003, the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act” […]