Imagine you are browsing the internet when all of the sudden a window pops up with an alarming message: “You’re machine is being compromised!” or “Your machine is engaged in illegal activity!” These windows are an attempt by cyber criminals to induce panic and steal your information. Find out how to avoid these cybercrimes and protect yourself.
Covered entities are required to enter into a contract with the business associate under the HIPAA regulation to ensure that they will appropriately safeguard protected health information.
Reviews of user access logs are required by the HIPAA regulations to protect the privacy of patient information and to detect any unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
System access is a privilege. As a University employee, you receive a Confidentiality and Acceptable Use Agreement and a HIPAA and Computer Usage Form.
The Office of HIPAA Privacy & Security continues to provide live Privacy and Security training sessions for University faculty and staff.
The Office of HIPAA Privacy and Security, in collaboration with the IRB, CTSI, and UHealth, has established a “data broker” program.
The Office of HIPAA Privacy and Security conducts random unannounced walkthroughs of the various sites of service of the University of Miami Health System.
We are all familiar with this phrase but what exactly is the “cloud”? “Cloud” is a buzzword used to describe a network of servers with different functions housed in difference places throughout the world.
Anthem Inc, the largest health insurance company in the nation, has agreed to settle litigation in what is said to be the largest settlement ever for a data breach.
Cybercrime continues to generate huge profits for criminals so it’s no secret that hackers are getting more sophisticated with their attacks. Ransomware is a malicious piece of software designed to block access to a computer system until payment is received.
The Electronic Health Record (EHR) has proven to provide more efficient access to patient information thus streamlining workflows and positively impacting patient care. The University provides employees with access to the EHR as a means to carry out the normal functions of their job.