HIPAA Myth #5

Even with a BAA, there is still shared liability between the covered entity (you) and business associates. Even if you’re breached and it’s the business associate’s fault, healthcare providers may still share monetary penalties or fines with their business associates. The biggest thing to remember here is that you should share only minimal need-to-know data … Read more

HIPAA Myth #2

Lots of organizations think, “Even if I get breached, it won’t matter. So why should I bother wasting resources on HIPAA compliance?” Wrong! The impact on your business reputation and financial stability is not measurable. Did you know, according to Cintas, 40% of patients would change doctors or dentists if theirs were breached? Not to … Read more

HIPAA Myth #1

Myth #1: “HIPAA doesn’t apply to me.”  Here are some excuses we hear when talking to medical, clinical, behavioral, and dental clients about their understanding of why they do not need to be HIPAA compliant. We’re too small Actually, HIPAA applies to all shapes and sizes. As long as you store, process, transmit, maintain, or … Read more