Business Associates Wake Up Call
A health data breach at a large business associate is exponentially more damaging than one at a large covered entity.
A health data breach at a large business associate is exponentially more damaging than one at a large covered entity.
Health privacy is protected by HIPAA but huge amounts of health data are collected and sold for profit by data brokers. New efforts are underway to stop this.
Review your telehealth practices now, prepare to strengthen security, and make sure you stay HIPAA compliant when the Covid-19 emergency is lifted.
A recent hack of a business associate to eye care providers is a reminder to go beneath the surface when conducting business associate due diligence.
Read some common questions and answers on the topic of business associates to ensure you do your part for full HIPAA compliance and maintain patient privacy.
Filing a lawsuit for a healthcare data breach is not a guaranteed success. Some pay off while others fall flat, depending on the evidence of harm.
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