Is HIPAA Compliance Elusive?

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Ensuring compliance with federal regulations that provide flexibility of approach is difficult. HIPAA is one such Federal Law that applies to many different types of businesses in the healthcare industry. These include not only the providers of healthcare, insurance companies, and group health plans (known as Covered Entities) but their Business Associates as well. A
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WEBINAR: Risks of Mobile Device Use by Healthcare Organizations

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Healthcare has gone mobile. Providers are using mobile devices like never before. With the majority of physicians using their personal devices as part of their delivery of patient care, how can they be sure their patients’ protected health information stays secure? Mobile data security and HIPAA compliance have become two of the biggest concerns among
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What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

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Last month we introduced four technologies that will be trending (or will continue to trend) in 2017. Among them was the Internet of Things (IoT).   What is the IoT? The Internet of Things (IoT) refers the network of physical objects that monitor, collect and communicate data to one another wirelessly. Chances are high you
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Ransomware Infected PC = HIPAA Breach

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In late 2015, security experts predicted that 2016 would be the year of online extortion. They were right. There has been a 300% increase in online extortion this year.  It is anticipated that over one million US businesses will be infected with ransomware by the end of this year. Ransomware prohibits computer users from accessing
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Kalleo is a NCSAM Champ for 2016

Kalleo Technologies Becomes National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2016 Champion Kalleo Technologies has announced they have become a Champion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2016. Kalleo will be joining a growing global effort among businesses, government agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations and individuals to promote online safety awareness. Recognized every October, NCSAM
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Why You Need PC and Device Encryption

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You’ve been told you need PC and device encryption for your organization. Do you know why you need encryption? Do you worry encryption solutions are too difficult or cumbersome to implement? Learn the facts. Any company or organization that holds sensitive data has a critical need to ensure that the information stored is properly protected. Businesses
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Healthcare Ransomware Seminar – August 16

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2016 has been referred to as “The Year of Online Extortion.” On average there have been 4,000 daily ransomware attacks –  an increase of 300% over 2015. Healthcare entities are the new favorite target for online criminals due the lack of focus on cybersecurity by the healthcare industry as a whole and the dependence healthcare
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2016 HIPAA Desk Audits: Are You Prepared?

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Last month the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) began the second phase of its HIPAA Audit Program. OCR has randomly selected 350 covered entities to take part in desk audits which will aim to ensure those entities have proper written documentation, training and notice procedures regarding the management and safeguarding of personal health information belonging to
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iPad Pro vs Surface Pro 4 for the Medical Practice

Yesterday, Apple introduced its all-new 9.7 inch iPad Pro, and once again we’re receiving questions related to whether the iPad Pro is a good investment for the medial practice. The announcement has also led to an increase in inquiries related to the Surface Pro 4. In a previous article I discussed a few things you
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What to Know Before Buying an iPad Pro for Your Medical Practice

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In early September Apple introduced the iPad Pro, the newest release to the iPad family which features an impressive 12.9 inch display, foldable keyboard and Apple stylus dubbed the Apple Pencil. The iPad Pro is now available and has been positioned for the enterprise user. Can an iPad entirely replace your PC? Not likely. Is
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