Cyber Security Governance, Risk and, Compliance

HIPAA employee training is vital to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The training is designed to help employees understand the rules, policies, and procedures that protect patient information, known as Protected Health Information (PHI).    Whether you work in healthcare, insurance, or any organization that deals with patient data, HIPAA training is mandatory.    This blog will explore what HIPAA employee training involves, its...

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), established in 1996, protects the privacy and security of patients' medical information. HIPAA sets strict guidelines for healthcare providers, insurance companies, and other organizations that handle health data. Violating these rules is called a HIPAA violation.   Source   In 2022, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) imposed 22 penalties for violations...

Healthcare organizations today handle vast amounts of sensitive patient information. Protecting this data isn’t just a regulatory requirement—it's essential for maintaining patient trust and avoiding hefty penalties. In 2023 alone, 725 data breaches were reported to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), exposing over 133 million records. These breaches highlight the critical need for organizations to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability...