The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Interoperability and Patient Access Final Rule is a mouthful, but it’s also an important step for improving how health data is accessed and shared. While the rule may be beneficial in certain ways, it’s not without its risks. It opens up the door for patient data to […]
If your organization collects, stores or processes electronic protected health information (ePHI) it will need a clear understanding of business associate agreements (BAAs). This also applies to businesses that process ePHI on behalf of other organizations. Each business associate agreement stipulates how a company will share its ePHI with the respective business associate, and where […]
LuxSci announces today that it has achieved the HITRUST CSF Certification, the gold standard and most widely adopted security framework in the healthcare industry. What is HITRUST CSF Certification and why should it matter? Today, we are very proud to announce that LuxSci has achieved the HITRUST CSF Certification, the gold standard and most widely […]
In recent times we have seen a huge push toward telehealth, so many are wondering, “Is Skype HIPAA compliant?” While Skype is a practical tool that many people have access to, it’s important to consider any regulatory obligations you need to meet before you use it. If your business collects, stores, transmits or processes electronic […]
As a result of the pandemic, many businesses have closed their offices and have employees working from home, which is an excellent compromise for keeping operations ongoing and while keeping employees safe. However, the shift to working from home is a big jump for many companies and their employees, mainly if an existing remote work […]
