What is a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)? It has become necessary for HIPAA-covered entities to set up partnerships with other organizations to safeguard their healthcare data assets. The contracts for these partnerships, which specify what each party is...
HIPAA regulations are far-reaching and apply to many types of covered entities. From single-doctor practices to enterprise hospital networks and the business associates that each works with, everyone is required to be HIPAA compliant. Since HIPAA applies to such a...
What is 2-factor authentication (2FA) vs multi-factor authentication (MFA)? 2-factor authentication is a security measure where users must confirm who they are by providing just two pieces of proof before they can receive access to a device (e.g. computer, phone),...
When it comes to protecting ePHI, one of the first lines of defense is a strong password policy for all systems that house sensitive information. HIPAA has set out guidelines for creating, changing and protecting passwords. It’s critical that covered entities follow...
Mobile devices have made life a lot easier for many of us, but they’re not without their faults. In recent years, healthcare providers and other covered entities have been relying more on smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices to get their jobs done. However,...
