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Signs of a Dysfunctional Dental Practice
Dysfunction in a dental practice can manifest in several areas, including patient care, team dynamics, administrative processes, and financial management. Here’s what it might look like in each category: Patient Care It's critical for a dental practice to constantly...
HIPAA Security Rule NPRM
On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a proposed rule to improve cybersecurity and better protect the U.S health care system from a growing number of cyberattacks. The proposed...
One Sign that your Onboarding Needs Work
Are your employees leaving within their first year? One glaring factor could be your onboarding efforts. The lack of appropriate training from the offset leaves stressed out employees feeling unequipped to do their jobs well. When employees don’t feel supported, they...
What is Organizational Security Posture?
Organizational security posture refers to the overall strength and effectiveness of an organization's security measures and practices to protect its information, assets, and operations from various security threats. It encompasses a comprehensive approach to managing...
HIPAA Security Rule Proposed Changes to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Electronic Protected Health Information
On December 27, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule to...
Elgon Information System’s 8th Ransomware Investigation Settled
OCR’s settlement marks OCR's 2nd enforcement action in OCR's Risk Analysis Initiative Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced an $80,000 settlement with Elgon Information Systems (Elgon). This...
Knowing Your WHY Defines Your HOW
Whether starting or seeking to grow your business, a clear and stated purpose is essential. Simon Sinek wrote, "People don't buy what you do or how you do it; they buy why you do it." People emotionally connect to the purpose, belief, or cause of your business's...
IT Security verses Organizational Security
IT security and organizational security are closely related concepts, but they encompass different aspects of an overall security framework within an organization. IT Security (Information Technology Security): Focus: Primarily concerned with protecting digital...
