Help Me With HIPAA Donna Grindle and David Sims
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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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Can Clickers Change?
Today we dive into the world of compulsive clickers—the folks who just can't help but tap on every tantalizing link that winks at them from their inbox. It's not just a harmless habit; these clicks can lead to some pretty sketchy places. Imagine a world where every click could be a potential minefield, threatening your digital safety with every tap. But here's the kicker: can we change these click-happy habits? Let's explore whether it's possible to turn a reckless clicker into a prudent, pause-and-think-before-you-click kind of user.
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Battling Cyber Threats and Burnout
Imagine juggling the intense world of cybersecurity where you're constantly putting out digital fires, with trying to keep your own mental batteries charged. It's like being a superhero who also needs to take some me-time. Our discussion dives into how we can manage the high-stakes of cybersecurity and stress-packed jobs while also making sure we don't crash and burn. We’ll talk about everything from rebooting your brain with a dose of humor to the serious implications of cyber threats on mental health. It’s a real talk on balancing the cyber chaos with personal peace, all seasoned with our personal experiences and a sprinkle of practical advice.
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Verizon DBIR 2024 Review
It is time to review the annual Verizon Data Breach Investigaton report. First, we will hit the big notes from their summary. Then, we can add in a few tidbits from the bigger report details. We'll break down key statistics, discuss emerging threats, and offer insights into what these findings mean for the health sector and HIPAA privacy and security programs.
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Time for mandatory MFA?
After the big cyberattack on Change Healthcare, there’s a hot debate about making Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) a must-have for all public access points. With Congress getting involved and experts pushing for tougher security, it’s clear that better safeguards are needed to keep our healthcare data safe. This shift towards mandatory security measures shows just how serious cyber threats have become.
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Who pays for breach notifications?
Who's on the hook for breach notifications in healthcare? Recent cybersecurity incidents like the massive Change Healthcare data breach have left providers scrambling and seeking clarity. The tangled relationships between Covered Entities and Business Associates make it tricky to figure out who's liable, especially when cyber incidents ripple down the vendor chain. This raises big questions about the contents of Business Associate Agreements and clarifications on who's responsible for what, ensuring everyone's ready when a data breach hits.
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Change is Gonna Make Change Happen
The U.S. healthcare sector is facing significant changes with new HIPAA rules boosting privacy protections, particularly for reproductive health. At the same time, the industry is tackling serious cybersecurity issues highlighted by a major ransomware attack on Change Healthcare. This dual focus on strengthening legal compliance and enhancing data security underscores the urgency of protecting patient information and maintaining trust in healthcare systems.
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Customer Reviews
High Quality Content
There is a lot of high quality content here, most of it with some light-touch humor. They’ve been at this game a long time, and it shows. As the world has evolved with new risks and new considerations, they are right there on it. I’ve even listened to the back catalog, and nearly all of it stands up well, too. I’ve subscribed to a few dozen different Security and Privacy podcasts and this is one the few I make a point to listen to regularly.
Awesome information for the HIPAA professional
Donna and David are the best. They are goofy but succeed in making HIPAA fun. I listen every week and always learn something new. I can’t wait for the PriSec Boot Camp! Bring on the fire hose!
Great information - 4 Takeaways from OKTA Breach
Great example of things to learn from others and what went wrong. Donna and David made this information easy to understand, what to review with our vendors and 4 takeaways!
Thank you!