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Most people know the HIPAA Law applies to healthcare providers (hospitals, doctors, dentists, ophthalmologists). Fewer people realize that HIPAA also applies to health insurance agents, employers who offer health benefits to their employees, and to business associates (shredding companies, IT vendors, etc.) who can access an individual’s Protected Health Information.
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Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently talked with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss HIPAA regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic. They spoke about how COVID-19 has affected HIPAA enforcement, and how you can keep your data and business safe in a remote work environment. You can […]
Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently spoke with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, about HIPAA compliance enforcement projections for agents and brokers in 2021. They spoke about HIPAA enforcement under the new administration and how to protect your business against breaches. You can listen to this episode […]
Jason Karn, Total HIPAA CCO, and Erik Kangas, LuxSci founder and CEO, discuss the danger of quasi-HIPAA compliance. Your business and information are not safe unless you fully comply with the HIPAA law. Jason and Erik guide listeners on how to ensure the safety and compliance of their companies and Business Associates are following the […]
Total HIPAA’s CCO, Jason Karn, speaks to LuxSci founder and CEO Erik Kangas about securely working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss helpful tips for keeping devices and networks secure, BYOD policies, ePHI protection, and more. To learn more about this topic, you can read this episode of HIPAA Talk’s partner blog post here.
Andrew Kroninger, Total HIPAA’s Director of Customer Success, recently interviewed Erik Kangas, founder and CEO of LuxSci. LuxSci provides email encryption, web hosting, forms, and secure sending services for HIPAA compliant entities. The two discussed cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses. Erik provides helpful tips for small and medium-sized business owners who wish to keep […]
Jason Karn, Total HIPAA Chief Compliance Officer, spoke with Greg Manson, Director of Security, Audit, and Compliance at Carolinas IT, about the process of hiring a Managed Service Provider (MSP). In their discussion, Greg provides a list of questions companies should ask before hiring an MSP. Listen to this episode of our podcast HIPAA Talk […]
Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently spoke with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss how fully-insured, self-funded, and hybrid employee benefits plans impact HIPAA compliance. They explore the steps companies in transition from one category to another must take in order to remain compliant. You can […]
Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently talked with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss HIPAA compliance enforcement projections for agents and brokers in 2019. They spoke about the recent push for compliance from state attorneys general and large health insurance carriers. You can listen to this […]
Andrew Kroninger, Total HIPAA’s Director of Customer Success, interviewed Gil Vidal, founder and CEO of VM Racks, a HIPAA compliant cloud managing solution. The two discussed Gmail’s potential for HIPAA compliant email messaging. You can listen to this episode of our podcast HIPAA Talk! above or on your mobile device via Apple Podcasts. Or, read […]
Jason Karn, Chief Compliance Officer at Total HIPAA, recently discussed the importance of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for groups that need to be HIPAA compliant with Karen Mesoznik, Head of Marketing Communications and PR, for Perimeter 81. Follow Total HIPAA on Twitter: @totalhipaa Follow our blog at www.totalhipaa.com/blog
There’s a common misconception that Mac users are safe and secure from hackers and viruses. Is this really true in practice? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy, and Tucker and Jason Karn Chief Compliance Officer at Total HIPAA weigh in on the issue of malware, hacks, and vulnerabilities on Mac computers. Follow […]
There are a variety of things you can do to lock down your data without complex penetration testing. Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker suggests some low hanging fruit that you can tackle now to effectively secure your organization’s data. Follow Total HIPAA on Twitter: @totalhipaa Follow our blog at www.totalhipaa.com/blog
What do you do after learning about weaknesses in your defenses? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker recommends ways to go about creating fixes in your security leading up to, and after a penetration test. Mr. Green talks to Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, about how often penetration […]
A penetration test is a crucial tool used to protect your information. Being able to trust your security expert is a must. What can you expect from a breach, and what kind of damages and expenses can your organization prevent through these diagnostic tests? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker […]
Customizing a penetration test is the best way to determine your real-world security posture. Does having a cloud service for storing files make a difference? Could I lose access to files while undergoing a penetration test? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker and Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, Jason Karn […]
As a business owner, it is valuable to be familiar with what is involved in the process of a penetration test, so you can gain the best understanding about the status of your company’s security. Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker talks with Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, Jason Karn […]
It is crucial that you preemptively defend against potential breaches. But what are the weaknesses within your security? Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer speaks with Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker about what it means to be a Certified Ethical Hacker, the other certifications applicable to penetration testing, […]
The best tactic to sell HIPAA is to start with a comprehensive compliance review. Identify the holes and break up the data into bite size pieces. Most HR people are overwhelmed by the amount of government regulation so they welcome the help provided by an advisor who understands ACA, ERISA, 125 and HIPAA to name […]
Employers must meet multiple compliance requirements that are changing the selling process for agents. There’s been a consolidation of health insurance carriers, thus there are fewer options for employers to consider. Agents must become advisors and provide a more consultative approach rather than just providing a spreadsheet and relying on relational selling. Employers are looking […]
Reviewing logs on a regular basis can help you look back and understand the flow of data in and out of your business. Knowing how to see where and when your information was accessed can help you in the event of a breach. A log can ensure the integrity of your data and identify if […]
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