Not-for-Profit Business Associate—No Risk Analysis: $650,000 Settlement: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
The Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (“CHCS”), a not-for-profit business associate, was the corporate owner of six nursing homes and provided .. read more
Include Ransomware in Your Next Risk Analysis: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes with Guest Commentator Alice M. McCart, J.D.
Reliable backup of data is crucial to your operations. In addition to other risks, such as power spikes or outages, fire, flood, or other natural .. read more
How to Choose the Right HIPAA Consultant for You: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes with Guest Commentator Alice M. McCart
If you need or think that you may need a qualified HIPAA consultant but have no idea how or where to begin to look for .. read more
Are You Protected from Ransomware? HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
I have been planning to write a blog post on ransomware since spring 2015 when I was a victim of ransomware. I got a message .. read more
Acting without Accurate Data Is Just Guessing: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes with Guest Commentator Alice M. McCart
For those of you who are still reluctant to perform your first Risk Analysis or to update one from perhaps a few years ago, as .. read more
$1.55 Million Settlement Stresses Importance of Business Associate Agreements: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
A recent settlement in lieu of a civil money penalty underscores the importance of having business associate agreements in place with entities that perform a .. read more
California Determines What Is Reasonable and Appropriate for Securing Health Information: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
HIPAA requires covered entities and business associates to implement reasonable and appropriate security measures in § 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(B), the risk management Administrative safeguards, but although it does .. read more
2 Happy New Year HIPAA Gifts for You on Our Premium Member Section: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
In case one of your New Year’s resolutions was to finish your HIPAA Risk Analysis, you’re in luck. Because so many of you have asked .. read more
Latest HIPAA Settlement 2—a Lesson Still Not Yet Learned about Risk Analysis: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
In its press release, the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) once again pointed out the importance of an organization-wide risk analysis. The press .. read more
Shooting, God Forbid, on the Premises of a Health Care Provider or Business Associate, Including HIPAA Aspects: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
Yet another mass shooting, this one in a Social Services Agency in San Bernardino, CA, coupled with my being asked to weigh in on protecting .. read more
