by Liathana Dalton | Feb 15, 2023 | Podcasts
We discuss the extent of the breach; options for LastPass users (changing all of your passwords, switching to a different service); being wary of phishing attacks after data breaches; security reminders; spotting social engineering attacks; creating strong passwords; changing default security settings; how to approach changing years’ worth of passwords; our recommendations for password managers; whether BAAs are necessary with password managers; and contingency planning.
by Roy Huggins | Mar 30, 2021 | Clinician Resources, Ethics in Tech, HIPAA and Security for Clinicians, Tech For Your Practice
Let’s bust a few important myths regarding the new rule and the rights that clients have in order to find some clarity through the confusion.
by Elizabeth Jones | Feb 26, 2021 | Announcements, Clinician Resources, Ethics in Tech, HIPAA and Security for Clinicians
Rights of Access is becoming a big deal and we are finding lots of colleagues are still unsure about what this means for their practice. In this quick 11-minute video, Roy shares some key tips to help you grasp exactly what this will look like in your practice- whether you are in a group practice […]
by Elizabeth Jones | Dec 29, 2020 | General Business, Clinician Resources, Communication Tech for Clinicians (Email, Texting, etc.), HIPAA and Security for Clinicians, Tech For Your Practice
We know that one of your biggest concerns right now is staff working remotely, and in making sure they’re being safe and secure. Luckily, VPNs are a low-cost and easy way to help solve this problem. VPN stands for “Virtual Private Network”. VPNs work by signing up for a VPN service and then installing that […]
by Roy Huggins | Apr 11, 2016 | HIPAA and Security for Clinicians, Clinician Resources
The Office of Civil Rights is re-upping their random HIPAA audit program with several hundred new audits this year. Will you be chosen? (spoilers inside)
by Roy Huggins | Apr 4, 2016 | HIPAA and Security for Clinicians, Clinician Resources
HIPAA forms like the Notices of Privacy Practices, BAAs, Risk Analysis Tools, and more can be found for free from a number of helpful sources. We list our favs.
by Roy Huggins | Last Updated: Jan 8, 2017 | Originally Published: Mar 1, 2016 | HIPAA and Security for Clinicians, Clinician Resources
The phrase “HIPAA-compliant” has become nigh-meaningless — like “inflammable” and “awesome.” It’s time for better terminology.
by Roy Huggins | Feb 21, 2016 | Digital Ethics of Money, Clinician Resources, Featured, Product and Service Writeups
“Is Square HIPAA Compliant?” Square has heard our pleas, and now does the vital HIPAA Business Associate Agreement! Not all is as it may seem, however…
by Roy Huggins | Sep 21, 2015 | Product and Service Writeups, Clinician Resources, HIPAA and Security for Clinicians, Tech For Your Practice
Windows 10: so great that Microsoft skipped Windows 9 to get right to it! It appears, though, that in the rush to get it out there, Microsoft may have overlooked a few privacy issues (or maybe they did it on purpose?…) Windows 10 is built to be very integrative with Microsoft’s online servers. The default […]
by Roy Huggins | Jun 22, 2015 | Announcements, Clinician Resources
5 CE Clock Hours suitable for NC LPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs A 5-hour training for private practice mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and psychologists in psychotherapy practice to navigate the “digital ethics” and legal pitfalls in modern practice management. We will discuss: confidentiality and other HIPAA/ethics concerns in electronic communications […]
