Hard drive encryption is vital to keeping data secure. Whether a hard drive is lost, stolen or recycled, encryption would ensure that any data left on a hard drive is safe from falling into the wrong hands. Centene Corp learned the hard way when 6 of its hard drives were lost containing the PHI of almost a million of its customers.
Everyone wants to know that their health information is secure. We hate hearing about another healthcare organization losing control of that data. With more things going digital, that becomes more common. Hackers, foreign countries and even organized crime targeting Healthcare IT for their own gains, cybersecurity needs to be at the forefront of every healthcare business’ agenda.
Check the software you are using to ensure that it is HIPAA Compliant when storing and sharing patient information. A simple check of the software’s security can protect your clients’ data as well as protect your bottom line. St. Elizabeth's Medical Center had to pay over $218,000 for a HIPAA violation fine for using an insecure file sharing...
