This blog is based on session 2 from our 5-part webinar series, “HIPAA Audits Are On The Way—Are You Ready?” Watch the replay here. For the past 25 years, government bodies and other regulatory agencies have been working to improve security and privacy protections for sensitive patient information. What began in 1998 as the proposed Security Rule has now evolved into a range of other regulations covering everything from rights of access and control to preventing unauthorized access and developing industry-recognized cybersecurity best practices. As a healthcare-covered entity or business assoc ..read more

This article is based on Session 1 of our recent 5-part webinar series, “HIPAA Audits Are On The Way—Are You Ready?” Watch the replay here. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is launching a new round of HIPAA compliance audits for covered entities and business associates. This is the third round of audits required under the HITECH Act. Whether you’ve already undergone a previous audit or you’re anxiously waiting to see if you’ll get selected in this round, audit preparation likely elicits a feeling of dread. Historically, it has taken a lot of time and tied up many resources throughout the proc ..read more

Healthcare is under attack, but there are proven ways to obtain cyber assurance to break the ongoing reactive cycle against evolving cyber threats. Learn directly from HITRUST and Clearwater the insights to measurably and materially reduce cyber breaches. We’ll review the analysis from HITRUST’s inaugural TRUST report and the obstacles needed to protect patient care, healthcare businesses, and innovators by breaking down the compliance path and security objectives. Presented by Clearwater’s Director, Consulting Services – Auditing & Certification Solutions, Steve Meyer and HITRUST’s Vice P ..read more

Clearwater is proud to sponsor and attend this annual conference hosted by Dykema and serving Dental Support Organizations (DSO). David Anderson, Senior Account Executive serving DSOs and other Physician Practice Management Groups, will be in attendance. If you are planning to attend this event, please reach out as our team would love to connect with you. >> Dykema DSO Conference The post Dykema DSO Conference | July 10 – 12, 2024 appeared first on Clearwater ..read more

Clearwater is excited to attend this annual conference hosted by the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO). David Anderson, Senior Account Executive serving DSOs and other Physician Practice Management Groups, will be in attendance. If you are planning to attend this event, please reach out as our team would love to connect with you. >> ADSO Summit 2024 The post ADSO Summit 2024 | June 12 – 15, 2024 appeared first on Clearwater ..read more

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