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3 Tips for Securing Private Healthcare Data

HIT Consultant

In most organizations, cybersecurity budgets are relatively low; therefore, healthcare organizations should look to improve and secure business workflows by simplifying the handling of personal data and documents. Below are three tips for healthcare organizations to practice good “cyber hygiene” and secure patients’ private healthcare data.

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AHA says OCR's online tracking tool rules need to go

Healthcare It News

AHA, however, noted two specific issues that "would benefit from congressional attention" – OCR's December rule regarding the use of online tracking tools and the various state privacy regulations that pile on HIPAA. "This rule is flawed as a matter of law and harmful as a matter of policy," the AHA asserted.