By now, everyone is aware of the UHC breach and its massive impact on most healthcare providers. The resolution of this problem has proceeded at a snail’s pace. Some, but not most, systems are back in operation, but specific clearinghouses, payers, and EMRs remain...
WHAT HAPPENED? Most are aware of the massive cyberattack on United Healthcare (UHC) revealed over the past few weeks. The breach has been traced to an employee download that allowed cybercriminals access to huge amounts of the database. The impact of this breach is...
Who Is a Business Associate? The concept of who is a business associate is a common area of confusion but doesn’t have to be. To define who is a business associate, simply ask three questions. Does the individual or group have access to patient information? Do they...