HITECH and HIPPA


In 2009, as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act was passed.  It is more commonly known as … READ MORE

Red Flag Rule


In December 2010 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) added the Red Flag Rule to the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA). Congress had charged the FTC with developing regulations … READ MORE

The cost of improper data disposal


Companies that collect sensitive personal information have a legal duty to keep that information secure and to dispose of it properly. Not upholding that duty has serious consequences as evidenced … READ MORE

How long?


How long do you need to keep old records? Well, it varies. There are the fairly standard IRS rules to live by, but some industries have additional guidelines and regulations. … READ MORE

Security and the Small Business


Not that long ago, small business security meant locking the front door on the way out. Times have changed, and small business owners find themselves needing to address the security … READ MORE

Curbing the cost of compliance


The conversion to electronic medical records (EMR) has a lot of businesses scrambling to maintain compliance and not just healthcare organizations, but their business partners as well. But what a … READ MORE