Posts for Compliance

Keeping Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) Safe

February 26, 2020

The vast majority of dental and medical practices have switched from paper records to electronic medical records in an effort to provide better patient care and modernize offices and treatment methods. In transferring records from paper to digital format, these electronic medical records are covered under the HIPAA law, which requires that your healthcare provider…

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The Importance of Acting Quickly when a Breach Occurs

October 9, 2019

How prepared is your business to deal with the aftermath of a data breach? “Sticking your head in the sand” may seem like a tactic you may want to take after client data and your company’s reputation has been hit, but knowing what steps to take can go a long way to resolving the issue…

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Case Study on the Quest Diagnostics Data Breach

August 29, 2019

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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Top HIPAA Violations

August 15, 2019

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,…

breach,Compliance,HIPAA,IT Consulting,Security

Prevent the Most Common IT Issues at Your Company

August 1, 2019

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.…

Compliance,data loss,firewall,IT Consulting,Managed Services,Security

Understanding Massachusetts Privacy Laws

June 12, 2019

We all value our privacy, especially when it comes to our personal information. We also value the devices that help us do our work, connect with others socially, and make day-to-day activities easier and, arguably, more fun. What happens when our need for privacy intersects with our love for technology? For example, how much information…

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