Category: HIPAA/HITECH Compliance Assurance

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Cybersecurity and Compliance Best Practices for Radiology

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the integration of technology has become indispensable, particularly in the field of radiology where digital systems are fundamental to diagnosis and treatment. However,

Benefits of Pen Testing for Radiology

Radiology organizations handle sensitive medical information and rely heavily on secure digital systems to store and transmit patient data. With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, ranging from ransomware attacks

Pen Testing for Radiology

Penetration testing, often referred to as “pen testing” or “ethical hacking,” is a proactive security assessment approach used to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses within a computer system, network, or application.

Pen Testing versus Vulnerability Assessment

Feeling confused about security assessments? Are you unsure if a Vulnerability Assessment or Penetration Test is the right assessment for your organization? While both aim to test your defenses and

Can you have a Ransomware attack if you are HIPAA-compliant?

The short answer: Yes The in-depth answer: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the minimum standards for protecting sensitive patient health information (PHI). The Department of Health

Sources of Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Systems

A cohort study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in December of 2022 revealed that Ransomware attacks targeting Healthcare delivery organizations more than doubled from 2016 to

What is the HIPAA Security rule?

The HIPAA Security rule applies to covered entities, business associates, subcontractors – anyone or any system with access to confidential patient data. Every organization in the healthcare delivery ecosystem must

What are the rules of HIPAA Compliance?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a set of mandatory standards for all organizations that work with Protected Health Information (PHI) of US Residents. It

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It is a set of mandatory standards to manage the use and disclosure of healthcare data, known as

Who is covered under HIPAA?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is applicable to all entities in the Healthcare Industry. It outlines the rules and regulations with regard to the use

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