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Digital Edge’s HIPAA Compliance Self-Assessment

In recent years, security breaches in the healthcare industry have become a lot more prevalent. The rise in data privacy violations, specifically infringements on the security of ePHIs (electronic Protected Health Information), has put millions of health records at risk. Surely, private data such as health information must always stay protected from unauthorized exposure, which is why HIPAA compliance and is critical.

HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was passed to set the standards for the protection of sensitive healthcare information. It involves setting administrative, technical, and physical safeguards for the security of data.

Unsure if you are following the law correctly? Check out Digital Edge’s HIPAA Compliance Self-Assessment here!

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Tomorrow starts now! Prioritize your compliance with HIPAA mandates, and establish a credible HIPAA program. Digital Edge is an expert in HIPAA standards. Our team will help to implement policies, standards and practices to cover all HIPAA requirements. 

Contact us today to further explore how our team can provide your business with an unparalleled cybersecurity  compliance solution, with our continued focus on Stability, Security, Efficiency and Compliance. 

"HIPAA Compliance & HITRUST Common Security Framework”

In recent years, security breaches in the healthcare industry have become a lot more prevalent. The rise in data privacy violations, specifically infringements on the security of ePHIs (electronic Protected Health Information), has put millions of health records at risk. Surely, private data such as health information must always stay protected from unauthorized exposure, which is why HIPAA compliance and HITRUST CSF are so important. Digital Edge's VP of Compliance answers some key questions regarding HIPAA and HITRUST CSF!

• What is the difference between HIPAA and HITRUST CSF?
• If I am HITRUST CSF certified, does that make me HIPAA-compliant?
• How many organizations have adopted the CSF?
• How can Digital Edge help?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) outlines relevant technical and non-technical security standards to ensure individuals’ ePHI, “electronic protected health information”. Compliance with HIPPA requires information systems to be monitored using SIEM, Security Information and Event Management. The SIEM is a tool that guarantees immediate notification and analysis of conditions influencing the reliability of an organization’s ePHI data through actionable reports and forensic investigation.

As Government regulatory laws continue to change, all healthcare plans, providers and clearing houses are mandated to adhere to new stringent HIPAA compliancy guidelines. In light of severe penalties and fines associated with violationsof Security and Breach Notification Rules, the risk of engaging with 3^rd party business associates can become intimidating.

Digital Edge is proud to announce that we are a trustworthy HIPAA compliant vendor that has successfully serviced clients in the healthcare industry for over 10 years.

DE will remain certified to support companies in the medical industry under anyintroduced modifications. This means that we ensure the continued safety and non-disclosure of any and all data managed by Digital Edge.