In our last blog, we discussed the common HIPAA violations that occur at a rate of once per day in our country according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Today, we are delving deeper into a specific case study that recently made the national news: the Quest Diagnostics data breach. In…
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At Spectra Networks, we work with many businesses that need to remain HIPAA compliant, from dental practices to doctors offices. Maintaining HIPAA compliance for our clients is our top priority as we know the consequences can mean a loss of reputation and a major financial fine. Sadly, according to the U.S. Health and Human Services,…
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What are the current struggles you and your employees face when it comes to technology? As IT specialists, we have heard it all, from hardware or software issues, to networks lacking security protocols. Some IT issues are really just a nuisance, while others can be a risk to the health and livelihood of your company.…
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We often discuss our role in assisting businesses to maintain compliance for privacy rules, specifically companies in the medical and dental field with HIPAA laws. While helping businesses protect client data, we often are asked about the “other side of the coin” – how clients and consumers can do their part in preserving their own…
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Imagine you have shown up to work just like every other day. You sit down at your workstation with your coffee and quickly realize that someone has locked and encrypted all the data you have on your computer. Seems like a scenario that you would only find in larger companies that have lots of sensitive…
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What is your company’s first line of defense when it comes to your computers? Your firewall system, of course! How well does your firewall protect your business? If you don’t know the answer you may need to find out more about how firewalls work and what your IT solution should be in order to protect…
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