Posts Tagged ‘hipaa compliance’
HIPAA Compliance Checklist
Tuesday, January 11th, 2022This HIPAA compliance checklist was designed to help organizations understand their obligations under the law. The checklist items are not a complete list, just a starting point for your compliance program. HIPAA requires a yearly risk analysis to identify new vulnerabilities. Any business process change or new technology usage introduces new risk into an organization’s security program, so it’s important to review the standards regularly.
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Are Prescription Notifications HIPAA-Compliant?
Tuesday, December 14th, 2021It is common to receive calls and text messages from pharmacies reminding us that it is time to pick up or renew our prescriptions for drugs or other medical items. Have you ever wondered if these prescription notifications are HIPAA-compliant?
Just because every pharmacy seems to send them, it doesn’t mean they are aware of the compliance requirements. Let’s look into the context and learn how to remind patients of prescription refills and appointments securely.
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What is HITRUST Certification and Why Does It Matter?
Tuesday, December 7th, 2021Any company can claim to be HIPAA-compliant, but if you are considering using their services, it’s worth understanding what they mean. Using a vendor that self-attests compliance is risky. As a result, many serious organizations use a third-party validator to assure that they are doing all the right things regarding security and compliance. If you work in the healthcare industry, a HITRUST certification is one of the most widely respected third-party validators.
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Omnichannel Marketing For Healthcare
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021Omnichannel marketing is a relatively new strategy that can help healthcare marketers achieve success. Marketers need to leverage a variety of marketing tactics to reach and communicate with their patients. Omnichannel marketing involves the integration of digital channels and traditional media to provide a consistent and personalized experience across all channels to drive marketing success.
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