Disaster recovery is a hot topic across all industries as it impacts business continuity. Organizations with operations offices located in areas prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes (Louisiana and Florida), wildfires (California) and others need a policy on getting back to business when impacted by an event. Business continuity and disaster recovery are related […]
Origins of HIPAA The HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) was created in 1996 to provide a standardized approach to billing and healthcare information, as well as to protect personal data and to ensure changing jobs did not cause problems for any individual with regard to health insurance coverage. With the continued increase in […]
The storage of Protected Health Information (ePHI) needs to be comprehensively protected against any external leakage. There are three reviews that the handlers of this sensitive information should undertake to ease the implementation of the required safety standards. The security rule deals with security issues; technical safeguards deal with technology, and physical safeguards deal with […]
In the UK, the NHS is known as a leader in providing healthcare to residents through a network of hospital trusts and primary care services. While it one of the world’s most established healthcare organisations, it has faced noticeable obstacles in years past. A growing population that is aging at the same time, along with […]
More than 100,000 patients are slated to get some negative news from their doctor in the upcoming year if a new proposal set to reduce “risky” and “ineffective” treatment options is approved. Under the new guidance from NICE, NHS is limiting the procedures available to patients with a variety of medical conditions, from back pain […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is designed to protect individuals’ sensitive health information when they transfer to a new job, as they will likely have to switch over to the new company’s health insurance plan if they choose not to purchase insurance privately. These regulations apply to companies in all industries, not […]
The Technical Safeguards Requirement in HIPAA focuses on storing electronic ePHI, also called Protected Health Information. The Security Rule focuses on security requirements. The technical safeguards requirements centers on the technology aspect. Business associates, healthcare providers, and covered entities are required to complete audits to prove they are complying with regulations. This means new customers are assured […]
The combination of medical advancements and a shift toward more comprehensive healthcare models has helped increase the life expectancy of nearly all populations in developed countries throughout the world. Over the past several decades, longevity has increased impressively, giving many a deep sense of optimism about leading a full, healthy life. Japan’s elderly demographic represents […]
These are exciting times in which we live, with the introduction of life-saving technology aiming to change the way we heal and remain healthy. There have been numerous advancements in the last decade which have set the foundations for a technology-led health service that will evolve into solutions akin to miracles. Read on to discover […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been the law of the land in the United States since 1996 when it was enacted to help streamline the movement of medical records from one health care provider to another as people switched jobs. In addition, HIPAA created a set of patient rights designed to […]
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