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Sending Attachments to BAS

MyEnroll360 security protocol prohibits compressed files from entering the BAS network. A compressed file (such as one ending with .zip, .exe or .qt) may contain an ...
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User Authentication for MyEnroll360

BAS has processes to authenticate all users of the MyEnroll360 application. When a user attempts to access MyEnroll360, the user must complete a logon process to ...
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BAS Ongoing Security Training

BAS provides ongoing security awareness and training for all employees, including managers. Upon hire and annually, all workforce members must participate in HIPAA ...
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Security Compliance Programs for Covered Entities and Business ...

A new law passed in the last administration provides incentives for HIPAA covered entities and business associates to implement security compliance programs. The law ...
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HIPAA Data Breach Impacts 9.3 Million

Excellus Health Plan entered into a settlement agreement and corrective action plan agreeing to pay $5.1 million for alleged HIPAA breaches. The breach impacted more ...
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Tools for HIPAA Compliance

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides several tools to help employers and covered entities comply with HIPAA. These tools should be reviewed and ...
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Government Concludes Many Covered Entities Don’t Comply with HIPAA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is required to periodically audit covered entities and business associates to determine if they comply with the ...
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IRS Warning for Small Businesses

The IRS issued a warning to small businesses to increase their security standards. According to the IRS, more than 70% of cyberattacks are aimed at businesses with 100 ...
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Annual Breach Notification Report

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued its 2018 HIPAA breach report. The report provides an overview of the HIPAA breach notification requirements and ...
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Employer Penalties for Employee Termination

The City of New Haven Health Department entered into a HIPAA corrective action plan with the Department of Health and Human Services for failing to properly terminate a ...
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