Digital health systems and data-driven medical devices enhance performance and care quality in the healthcare industry. However, converting large volumes of personal health data into digital formats for storage and usage introduces several privacy and data security concerns. Healthcare data such as patient information, clinical observations, payment details, prescriptions and treatment records, and personally identifiable… Continue reading The Allure of Healthcare Data: Why is it a Hotbed for Healthcare Cybersecurity Breaches?
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How to Avoid Fines for HIPAA Non-Compliance – Technology and Cloud HIPAA Violations
HIPAA violations are a primary area of concern in the healthcare sector, with fines set at a maximum of $50,000 per violation or $1.5 million per calendar year for a Tier 4 violation. In fact, the Health Insurance Portability and Protection Act (HIPAA) has emerged as a significant consideration in the IT world as an… Continue reading How to Avoid Fines for HIPAA Non-Compliance – Technology and Cloud HIPAA Violations
What is Regulatory Compliance in HealthCare
Regulatory compliance in healthcare involves a broad range of practices. However, patient safety, the privacy of patient information, and government reimbursement for healthcare expenditures make up the bulk of compliance issues in healthcare. Healthcare professionals access patients’ health records electronically on a routine basis. This makes maintaining patient privacy a vital component of the healthcare industry. Failure to protect all that data… Continue reading What is Regulatory Compliance in HealthCare