We discuss:
A proposed change to the HIPAA Security Rule, and how it will impact group practices
OCR resuming their HIPAA Compliance Audit program
Updates on telehealth provisions and exceptions for Medicare and important dates to know
Updates on the Counseling Compact and the Social Work Licensure Compact
Upcoming regulatory changes for AI use and our current recommendations
We discuss:
A proposed change to the HIPAA Security Rule, and how it will impact group practices
OCR resuming their HIPAA Compliance Audit program
Updates on telehealth provisions and exceptions for Medicare and important dates to know
Updates on the Counseling Compact and the Social Work Licensure Compact
Upcoming regulatory changes for AI use and our current recommendations
We discuss:
How the feature works and pros and cons compared to similar software
Whether this new feature is HIPAA compliance compatible
What Google Workspace tiers include this new functionality
Usage guidance for this new feature
Our free Google Workspace Resource Center where you can get more support
We discuss:
Instances of monetary HIPAA penalties
Sharing login credentials between workforce members vs with unauthorized third parties
The importance of multi factor authentication
Using the Google Authenticator app for MFA
We discuss:
The recently revealed hack of major global telecom providers
The difference between secure communications and non-secure communications
The difference between HIPAA secure and HIPAA friendly
How clients can opt out of secure communications
Which VoIP services are HIPAA secure (and which major one isn’t)
Reframing HIPAA security as client care
We discuss:
Security policies around network security and device security, particularly BYOD policies
How Private Relay works, and its limitations
How Private Relay is similar to a VPN (and how it is different)
What functionality is required for network and device security
Private Relay alternatives and their limitations
Our recommended VPN service