Healthicity Blog

Cybersecurity might sound like a job for your IT department, but the truth is that protecting sensitive data starts with every person in your organization. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to brush up on the habits that keep both you and your patients safe.

When patients log in to view their lab results or schedule appointments, they're doing more than accessing a healthcare portal—they’re engaging in a complex web of client-side interactions that can quietly expose protected health information (PHI) to third parties. 

Quick – which organization comes to mind when we say HIPAA?

I was thrilled to attend the 2024 HCCA Compliance Institute! The opportunity to network, collaborate, and learn from experts is invaluable when we can sometimes feel isolated as compliance professionals.

Ready for a crash course into regulatory considerations in health tech? 

Even though HIPAA has been around for a long time, there’s always something new around the corner.

Key Data Points from HHS Office of Civil Rights Reports on HIPAA Breaches   In February 2023, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) submitted two reports to the U.S. Congress on HIPAA and Breaches (see: ...

When we say “HIPAA Security Rule,” what comes to mind?