Is your cloud solution HIPAA-compliant?
Are you backing your computer system up or storing file in "the cloud"? Do you know if your service is HIPAA-compliant? If you are utilizing an entity known as a Cloud Service Provider (CSP), the...
Provider News
New webinar series coming soon!
CHP is excited to announce a new continuing education webinar series will be coming soon to a computer near you! Watch your e-mail inbox for more information later in May....
Are your Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) up-to-date?
The final Omnibus rule necessitated changes to your office NPP within 60 days from September 23, 2013. If you have not updated your NPP, the Department Of Health and Human Services has templates that...
Evaluating products for privacy and data security
If you're like most people these days, it's difficult to know what the best products are to keep your data both - personal and professional - secure. In an effort to help consumers find...
Best Practices: HIPAA and Sharing info
"Can I share information about a patient with their family?" "What if it is an emergency?" Have you had these questions? Whether a provider or a patient, the HIPAA Privacy rule covers what information can be...
Can you spot a phishing e-mail?
A phishing e-mail is an attempt by a hacker to entice a person to divulge personal information to gain access to a banking, e-mail, or other protected account. Hackers are becoming very sophisticated in...
Outsourcing PHI-related functions? What you need to know about HIPAA
Choosing to outsource various office activities that involve Protected Health Information (PHI) requires diligence to ensure compliance with federal HIPAA regulations. Many offices choose to outsource business activities such as billing, clinical record storage,...
Technology and security – where do I start?
Need to secure to technology and computer systems but unsure where to start? Confused about resources available? The October 2016 OUCH newsletter, published by SANS, covers the four areas it considers vital to staying...
Section 1557 final rule effective October 17
The final rule implementing Section 1557 of the ACA will be effective October 17, 2016. Below are some frequently asked questions about Section 1557 and links to more info. What is the history of this rule? Section...