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to improve the security of ePHI
4 questions
(electronic protected health information)
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Why does compliance with HIPAAseem so difficult?
Question 1:
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Even with plans to protect ePHI, breaches still happen
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of healthcare organizations reported a data breach in 2013 - 2015
Source: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/why-are-healthcare-data-breaches-so-common.htmlSource: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/why-are-healthcare-data-breaches-so-common.html
91%
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The problem is . . .
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Being compliant now doesn't mean you'll still be compliant in 4 years
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Plus . . .
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HIPAA tells you what to do but not how to do it
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How can employees protect ePHI?Question 2:
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Cultivate an attitude of security from day 1 with employees
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Employees should know:How to report a breach Who to contact if their work laptop is lost or stolenWhat to do when printed PHI isn't needed
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Videos 1-on-1 demonstrationsGroup tutorials over lunch
Host interactive training sessions
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When was the last security
risk analysis?
Question 3:
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HIPAA and its regulations don't change, but . . .
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Your situation does change:New employeesNew serversNew software
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If you don't have new technologies and business operations more than once a year . . .
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You probably only need 1 security risk analysis per year
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Remember: Include business associates in your security
risk analysis
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How does our software protect ePHI?Question 4:
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Don't assume out-of-the-box software is compliant right away
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Examples of software that comes in contact with ePHI:Electronic health records (EHR) softwareCustomer relationship management (CRM) softwareSecurity management softwareEnterprise report management (ERM) software
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Look for scalable, adaptable, customizable software to work with your risk management
program
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3 ways to check the security of your
ePHI right nowBonus:
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Try to log in from a personal device
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Test encryption
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Look around to see if people are following the latest documentation
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Check out the expanded blog post and accompanying free guide:
4 questions to help you secure ePHI
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