HIPAA Topics

This archive includes a variety of HIPAA topics including best practices for compliance, techniques for staff training, expert interpretations of the requirements and other topics.

Eagle HIPAA Policy and Procedures TemplatesEagle works with clients in healthcare and healthcare business associates to ensure HIPAA Security compliance.  We provide a set of policy templates for a variety of business associate types including Cloud Vendors, Third Party Administrators, and Information Technology companies.


CryptoLocker Ransomware tamed by new free service

We’ve blogged previously about a nasty piece of ransomware called CryptoLocker, which gives its victims a difficult choice: Either pay the “ransom” ($400, although other variants may have different fees) to re-gain access to your files or lose your valuable data... Read More

Many data breaches never reported

By eagleconsultingpartners | Published: April 2, 2014 Undisclosed breaches are common in large healthcare enterprises according to recent survey According to a recent security survey by ThreatTrack, nearly 6 in 10 enterprise malware analysts from healthcare... Read More

Elements of an Effective Compliance Program

Wanda Hardy and Jeffrey Dunifon, both of the Office of Civil Rights Region 5, yesterday presented to the OACBDD Tech Alliance yesterday at the Delaware County Board facilities.  The 1 day program was dedicated to HIPAA compliance.   Among the many best-practices... Read More

Risk Reduction with Email Breach Notification

HIPAA Covered entities across the country are updating their policies in advance of the September 23, 2013 compliance deadline for the HIPAA Omnibus rule changes. Covered entities – hospitals, physician practices and other providers – can reduce their risks with a... Read More

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