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BakerHostetler Report Identifies Healthcare Data Breach and Litigation Trends

The HIPAA Journal

Data Breach Insights Healthcare accounted for 28% of data breach incidents, followed by finance and insurance (17%), business and professional services (15%), and education (13%). The biggest known root cause of all incidents was the exploitation of unpatched vulnerabilities (23% of incidents) followed by phishing (20%).

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6 aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner for your practice 

Health Prime

Specialized knowledge ensures a better understanding of the nuances and complexities associated with coding in your field, leading to more accurate results. It’s 100% non-negotiable for a practice to stay in business and be successful. Read more about this in our blog How to make sure your Business Associates are HIPAA Compliant.

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Test Post With DIA & MIA

The HIPAA Journal

The purpose of HIPAA compliance software is to provide a framework to guide a HIPAA-covered entity or business associate through the process of becoming HIPAA-compliant and ensuring continued compliance with HIPAA and HITECH Act Rules. The top HIPAA compliance solutions also help with the management of business associates.

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