Healthicity Blog

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. 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is EVERYWHERE. There’s no escaping this disruptive technology, which is why it’s critical to learn more about the risks and compliance challenges associated with it.

The OIG–and any trained compliance officer–will recommend that every healthcare organization conduct regular assessments

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is gearing up to pay 4.3 million dollars in fines in civil penalties for HIPAA violations after the OCR accused MD Anderson of violating the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.

HIPAA fines have been known to decimate an organization's finances. Just this month, MD Anderson was slammed with a devastating $4.3 million fine for violating the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules by failing to encrypt many of its devices.