Help Me With HIPAA

Donna Grindle and David Sims

In today's environment of data breaches, identity theft, fraud, and increasing connectivity, HIPAA Privacy and Security rules are a responsibility to your patients and your clients. HIPAA isn't about compliance, it's about patient care.

  1. -2 j

    5 Costly Cybersecurity Assumptions

    If you've ever caught yourself saying, "We're too small to be hacked," or "That's why we have cyber insurance," you might want to keep reading. This episode shines a spotlight on five cybersecurity assumptions that seem perfectly reasonable – right up until they cost you time, money, or your sanity. From misplaced confidence in vendors to the myth that restoring your systems means the crisis is over, this conversation serves up practical reality checks with just enough humor to make the hard truths a little easier to swallow. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/568

    48 min

  2. 3 juil.

    Lava Lamps, Gag Gifts, and HIPAA

    What do lava lamps, whoopee cushions, and HIPAA have in common? More than you'd think! This week, a familiar mall retailer famous for gag gifts and lava lamps finds itself at the center of an OCR enforcement action that highlights a common misconception about employer-sponsored health plans. Along the way, you'll learn why "we've never had a problem before" isn't a cybersecurity strategy, how self-funded health plans fit into HIPAA, and why ignoring compliance can quickly become a very expensive joke. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/567

    39 min

  3. 26 juin

    Use Your Free OCR Consulting

    Ever wish you could get expert HIPAA advice straight from the source – without the invoice? This episode digs into a little-known offering: the "free consulting" that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) actually gives out, if you know where to look. We break down the seven biggest lessons buried in official OCR videos and settlement guidance, covering everything from keeping tabs on your inventory (yes, all your data – even the digital version of an old truck growing weeds) to why risk management means more than doing paperwork once a year. If you're in healthcare and want practical tips to avoid trouble before it makes the headlines, this episode's for you. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/566

    57 min

  4. 19 juin

    Managing AI Before It Manages You - The HSCC AI Framework

    Healthcare is rushing to adopt AI, but most organizations haven't figured out what it really means to keep it in check. The HSCC just released an AI governance framework aimed at helping healthcare leaders get ahead of the curve—before "shadow AI" and unapproved tools turn into a bigger problem. This episode breaks down why AI governance isn't just IT's job, where most organizations are getting stuck, and the surprisingly simple questions privacy and compliance teams should be asking about AI before things go sideways. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/565

    55 min

  5. 12 juin

    Learning to Live and Work with AI

    AI isn't just a buzzword anymore—it's showing up everywhere in healthcare, whether you realize it or not. In this episode, we get honest about what it means to live and work with AI, why so many people still feel anxious (or even a little excited) about it, and why avoiding it altogether just isn't an option. We dig into practical ways healthcare teams can safely experiment with AI in their daily routines, what to watch out for, and how the right approach can help you solve problems instead of just creating new ones. If you've been wondering how AI is changing the way you work—or if it really might replace your job—this one's for you. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/564

    58 min

  6. 5 juin

    The Fundamentals Still Matter Says the 2026 DBIR

    Are healthcare organizations overcomplicating cybersecurity and missing the basics? In this episode, Donna and David break down the newest Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report and what it really means for hospitals, clinics, and business associates. Despite all the AI headlines and talk about new threats, most breaches still come down to old-school problems—missed patches, credential abuse, and human mistakes. The fundamentals aren't glamorous, but they're what keep your data safe. If you've ever wondered whether all the new risks really change the game for HIPAA compliance, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/563

    56 min

  7. 29 mai

    When Trust Becomes a Vulnerability

    How much should we really trust the systems and people we rely on every day? This week, we're looking at how trust itself can open the door to risk – whether it's attackers using AI to speed up finding software flaws, insider threats turning frustration into vulnerability, or the limits of encryption we thought was unbreakable. As healthcare organizations try to keep up, these aren't just tech problems – they're operational headaches and policy questions that hit close to home. And yes, the pace of change is only picking up. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/562

    41 min

  8. 22 mai

    AI Without Governance Is Just Faster Chaos

    AI is showing up everywhere these days like ketchup at a backyard cookout — apparently it belongs on absolutely everything. But as this episode points out, tossing AI into healthcare operations without governance is basically just upgrading your chaos to premium speed. Using insights from a massive global digital health study, the conversation explores why leadership, oversight, and workforce engagement still matter far more than simply throwing AI, cloud apps, and a little "digital transformation seasoning" on every problem. From forgotten integrations and mystery AI tools to the hard truth that automating a bad process just gives you faster bad results, this episode delivers equal parts practical strategy, healthcare reality checks, and painfully accurate tech humor. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/561

    44 min
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In today's environment of data breaches, identity theft, fraud, and increasing connectivity, HIPAA Privacy and Security rules are a responsibility to your patients and your clients. HIPAA isn't about compliance, it's about patient care.

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  • Création
    Donna Grindle and David Sims
  • Années d’activité
    2015 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    586
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
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