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Welcome to Guarded Edge's Blog
Welcome to the Guarded Edge's Blog, your go-to destination for insightful resources and updates on HIPAA compliance. Dive into our curated columns designed to empower you with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the complex landscape of compliance effortlessly. From regulatory updates to best practices, our expertly crafted content ensures you stay informed and equipped to meet the ever-evolving demands of HIPAA and beyond. Let our blog be your trusted companion on your journey towards compliance excellence!
To Invite Disaster, Let IT Manage Itself
By Diane Evans A new federal case drives home an important point for healthcare leaders: Don’t assume your IT provider is doing...
Diane Evans
Feb 27
Do-This-First IT Defenses
Feel free to download our Do-This-First List, based on federal recommendations.
Diane Evans
Feb 26
Be Pound Wise: Spend the Pennies on Breach Prevention
By Diane Evans Of course it’s a given that healthcare leaders should protect patient confidentiality as a matter of trust. Equally...
Diane Evans
Feb 19
Yes, You Must Update your Privacy Notice
February 5, 2025 By Diane Evans Dear readers, in less than 7 minutes, this video explains new changes to HIPAA regulations: If you need...
Diane Evans
Feb 5
Inadequate Risk Assessment to Protect Data? Go to the Underlying Cause
By Diane Evans In last week’s post, we discussed how an unaddressed IT vulnerability led to the massive Change Healthcare data breach....
Diane Evans
Jan 30
Take a Lesson from Change Healthcare
Change Healthcare issued a statement last week, saying it has substantially completed its review of last year’s data breach that impacted...
Diane Evans
Jan 21
Proposed Changes in HIPAA Rules Help YOU!
By Diane Evans Recently, the U.S. Office for Civil Rights (OCR) proposed stronger rules for data security and compliance under the...
Diane Evans
Jan 15
Your New Year's Data Security Checklist is Here
By Diane Evans The new year presents a good time to pinpoint any gaps in your data security program as required under the Health...
Diane Evans
Jan 10
Carelessness & Neglect Reign as Leading Causes of Data Breaches
By Diane Evans Want to know the best way to avoid a data breach? Understand why they happen. An updated report by the U.S. Department...
Diane Evans
Dec 16, 2024
Start 2025 Feeling Secure
As we welcome a new year, there’s no better time to ensure your organization is equipped to prevent data breaches and comply with HIPAA...
Diane Evans
Dec 16, 2024
2025 Consulting Packages - Limited Availability
At Guarded Edge, we focus on helping long-term care providers self-implement and manage HIPAA compliance and data security across...
Diane Evans
Dec 14, 2024
Play Santa: Check your List of Security Policies Twice!
By Diane Evans As you think about work-related resolutions for the new year, ask yourself this question: At this moment, do you feel sure...
Diane Evans
Dec 10, 2024
Think Simple to Better Manage Data Security under HIPAA
By Diane Evans Overall, it’s fair to say HIPAA regulations are confusing. One way to simplify the requirements is by focusing on the...
Diane Evans
Dec 4, 2024
Goalposts for Risk Assessment
By Diane Evans In last week’s issue, we discussed the critical role of risk assessment in identifying vulnerabilities to private data...
Diane Evans
Nov 20, 2024
Don't Risk Ignorance to Data Vulnerabilities
By Diane Evans Recently, the U.S. Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a new “ Risk Analysis Initiative ” to highlight the need for...
Diane Evans
Nov 13, 2024
Privacy Regs are Personal, Not Political
By Diane Evans Following elections, questions often arise about the fate of privacy laws. The short answer: Both conservatives and...
Diane Evans
Nov 7, 2024
Take a Walk to Take a Data Inventory
By Diane Evans This week’s issue of The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Newsletter carries an excellent article about...
Diane Evans
Oct 30, 2024
Beware of this HIPAA Speed Trap
By Diane Evans This week, I speak at a conference on a topic that could seem mundane – but is actually a speed trap for federal fines. ...
Diane Evans
Oct 22, 2024
Uphold the Trust of Those you Serve
By Diane Evans Recently, during a speaking engagement, I made the point that long-term care faces perhaps the highest cybercrime risks...
Diane Evans
Oct 16, 2024
Growing Pains: New Acquisitions Mean New Risks
By Diane Evans Given the growth projections in long-term care – coupled with ongoing consolidation – it’s worth discussing the privacy...
Diane Evans
Oct 8, 2024
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