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Stolen Flash Drive Costs Practice $150K

Flagrant infection control breach in Tulsa: Will it spark more oversight for dentistry?

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  • Poll Results

    Before today, how would you describe your knowledge about the HIPAA audits?

    Answer
    Total %
    I feel pretty knowledgeable 8%
    Somewhat knowledgeable 35%
    A little knowledgeable 36%
    Not knowledgeable at all 21%


    How well-prepared do you feel if your practice was audited?

    Answer
    Total %
    Very prepared 4%
    Fairly well - prepared 40%
    Not very prepared 41%
    Not prepared at all 16%


    What security assessment audit tool have you used?

    Answer
    Total %
    Government tool discussed 2%
    One that came with our manual 18%
    Proprietary assessment tool 4%
    We have not yet conducted an audit 73%
    Other 4%
  • Stolen Flash Drive Costs Practice $150K

    An unencrypted USB drive has ended up costing one dermatology practice $150K in fines. The device, containing ePHI relating to Mohs surgery on approximately 2,200 patients, was stolen from a staff member’s car on September 14, 2011. The drive was never recovered. The practice notified patients of the breach within 30 days of its discovery, and also notified the media, which is required by the Breach Notification Rule. However, upon investigation, the Office of Civil Rights concluded that the practice was non-compliant in three areas: Read More...
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