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5 Strategies for Providers to Overcome ePHI Security Challenges

HIT Consultant

Yet, the healthcare sector still struggles in safeguarding this data and staying compliant with HIPAA amid the growing threat of cyber attacks and breaches. HIPAA Compliance Complexity Complying with HIPAA regulations adds a layer of complexity to healthcare data security.

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3 Tips for Securing Private Healthcare Data

HIT Consultant

Access to private healthcare data can be controlled by physically securing your copy, scan, or fax devices and implementing user permissions. Unfortunately, one of the biggest threats to healthcare data security regarding print and scan devices is user error.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Takeaways

Health Blawg

Without further ado, here they are: Encryption: Encryption is the conversion of electronic data into an unreadable or coded form that is unreadable without a decryption key. The proper use of encryption can prevent unauthorized users from viewing encrypted data in a usable form and may substantially reduce the risk of compromising ePHI.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Takeaways

Health Blawg

Without further ado, here they are: Encryption: Encryption is the conversion of electronic data into an unreadable or coded form that is unreadable without a decryption key. The proper use of encryption can prevent unauthorized users from viewing encrypted data in a usable form and may substantially reduce the risk of compromising ePHI.