I’m really going to talk about Dropbox and the recent security issue they had, but before that I want to illustrate something. When I speak with medical offices about reducing the risk of a PHI breach I generally hear lots of frustration on the other side. I get it. Let’s look at this from a Read More
Most computer infections, network break-ins and “hack” jobs are accomplished using a thing called Social Engineering. The Collins English Dictionary defines Social Engineering as: the manipulation of the social position and function of individuals in order to manage change in a society. I define social engineering as: tricking people to get them to do what Read More
This is a common response when I ask if a practice has encrypted their laptops. Horizon BCBS is a glaring example of why this does not matter. Horizon had some laptops that were just password protected, not encrypted. NOTE: password protection is simple to break – generally can be done in under 5 minutes, whereas Read More
In case you have gotten a bit confused by all of the cliff-dwelling deadlines, here is a reminder for one of them: June 30 Deadline June 30, 2013 (yes the end of this month) any provider who submits Medicare Part B Fee for Service (FFS) claims. Act now to ensure that you avoid the 2.0% Read More
The MED in Memphis, which is a the regional medical center in Memphis, TN is notifying 1,200 patients of a PHI breach. This breach is has been classified as an “innocent employee mistake“, in which 3 un-secure emails were sent with attachments that contain PHI. This goes right to my email soap box speech. I Read More
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