http://netvouz.com/lillymark/tag/posture?feed=rss&pg=2 lillymark's bookmarks tagged "posture" on Netvouz http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2013/06/21/expert-tips-for-winning-it-security-funding/ For most information security officers, winning funds for IT security investments remains one of the top challenges. While on the one hand the healthcare industry is seeing rigorous enforcement of information security regulations, on the other, most healthcare entities are yet to understand the importance of investing in information security measures. lillymark Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:52:19 GMT http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2014/02/18/false-attestation-to-meaningful-use-by-texas-hospital/ While the meaningful use incentive program is intended to encourage healthcare providers to adopt electronic health record systems and to ensure secure data lillymark Tue, 18 Feb 2014 07:33:14 GMT http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2013/02/06/four-new-provisions-in-the-final-hipaa-rule-to-impact-healthcare-entities/ With great power also comes great responsibility. And this is especially true for healthcare entities that employ the power of information to provide better services. Patient Health Information, like any other information is a valuable asset for healthcare organizations. However, organizations that handle and process health information are also expected to protect it. This is why HIPAA and HITECH regulations are of great significance to the healthcare industry. lillymark Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:31:40 GMT http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2013/08/22/fundamental-steps-for-breach-prevention/ No organization can afford to take the risk of inadequate data protection. Protecting sensitive data should be a top priority for businesses, because a data breach can not only turn out to be very expensive, but can also result in embarrassment and additional scrutiny. lillymark Wed, 28 Aug 2013 04:24:37 GMT http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2014/04/21/gearing-up-for-the-next-round-of-hipaa-audits-start-by-getting-your-documentation-in-place/ With the OCR not indulging in follow-up questions this time around, healthcare enterprises are deprived of the opportunity of clarifying matters with the auditors. lillymark Thu, 24 Apr 2014 05:56:39 GMT http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Importance-of-Staying-HIPAA-and-HITECH-Compliant/4495930 An integral aspect of IT security is managing the regulatory compliance needs efficiently. Security compliance programs today, like GLBA (Gramm-Leach Bliley Act), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and the Sarbanes-Oxley are becoming dynamic. lillymark Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:17:43 GMT http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2012/11/19/hackers-exploit-opportunity-execute-well-planned-attack/ While the hacker attacks on big banks generated headlines and attracted mass attention, hackers – this time from across borders, made the most of this opportunity to execute a well-planned attack of a much more serious nature. lillymark Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:47:57 GMT http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2013/06/21/hipaa-audits-timeline-insights/ The results of the 115 HIPAA compliance audits conducted as part of the pilot project last year are being evaluated, said Susan Mc Andrew of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, and the HIPAA compliance audit program will not resume until after the current fiscal year ends. lillymark Mon, 01 Jul 2013 11:42:27 GMT http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2013/02/19/hipaa-omnibus-extends-compliance-liability-down-the-chain/ The HIPAA Omnibus rule has made significant impact on the healthcare industry. It has created a complex chain of compliance liability for covered entities, their business associates and subcontractors, who are all now equally accountable for the protection of private health information, and responsible for the compliance conduct of their ‘downstream’ partners under certain circumstances, according to Data Security attorney Stephen Wu. lillymark Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:24:24 GMT http://www.egestalt.com/blog/2013/02/19/hipaa-omnibus-rocks-the-health-it-security-landscape/ With the release of Omnibus HIPAA privacy and security rule on January 17th this year, the health information security landscape is set to experience some major changes. Healthcare entities are facing the immediate need to conduct risk assessments and testing to meet HIPAA compliance requirements. lillymark Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:25:41 GMT