Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently talked with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss HIPAA regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic. They spoke about how COVID-19 has affected HIPAA enforcement, and how you can keep your data and business safe in a remote work environment. You can […]

How Has COVID-19 Affected HIPAA Enforcement?

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently spoke with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, about HIPAA compliance enforcement projections for agents and brokers in 2021. They spoke about HIPAA enforcement under the new administration and how to protect your business against breaches. You can listen to this episode […]

2021 Predictions for Agents and Brokers

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Total HIPAA’s CCO, Jason Karn, speaks to LuxSci founder and CEO Erik Kangas about securely working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss helpful tips for keeping devices and networks secure, BYOD policies, ePHI protection, and more. To learn more about this topic, you can read this episode of HIPAA Talk’s partner blog post here.

Remote Work During COVID-19

Andrew Kroninger, Total HIPAA’s Director of Customer Success, recently interviewed Erik Kangas, founder and CEO of LuxSci. LuxSci provides email encryption, web hosting, forms, and secure sending services for HIPAA compliant entities. The two discussed cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses. Erik provides helpful tips for small and medium-sized business owners who wish to keep […]

Cybersecurity for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA Chief Compliance Officer, spoke with Greg Manson, Director of Security, Audit, and Compliance at Carolinas IT, about the process of hiring a Managed Service Provider (MSP). In their discussion, Greg provides a list of questions companies should ask before hiring an MSP. Listen to this episode of our podcast HIPAA Talk […]

Managed Service Providers Help with HIPAA Compliance

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently spoke with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss how fully-insured, self-funded, and hybrid employee benefits plans impact HIPAA compliance. They explore the steps companies in transition from one category to another must take in order to remain compliant. You can […]

Self-Funded vs Fully-Insured Employee Benefits and HIPAA Compliance

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently talked with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss HIPAA compliance enforcement projections for agents and brokers in 2019. They spoke about the recent push for compliance from state attorneys general and large health insurance carriers. You can listen to this […]

2019 Predictions for Agents and Brokers

Andrew Kroninger, Total HIPAA’s Director of Customer Success, interviewed Gil Vidal, founder and CEO of VM Racks, a HIPAA compliant cloud managing solution. The two discussed Gmail’s potential for HIPAA compliant email messaging. You can listen to this episode of our podcast HIPAA Talk! above or on your mobile device via Apple Podcasts. Or, read […]

Is Gmail HIPAA Compliant?

Jason Karn, Chief Compliance Officer at Total HIPAA, recently discussed the importance of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for groups that need to be HIPAA compliant with Karen Mesoznik, Head of Marketing Communications and PR, for Perimeter 81. Follow Total HIPAA on Twitter: @totalhipaa Follow our blog at www.totalhipaa.com/blog

Jason Karn, Chief Compliance Officer at Total HIPAA, recently discussed the importance of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for groups that need to be HIPAA compliant with Karen Mesoznik, Head of Marketing Communications and PR, for Perimeter 81. Follow Total HIPAA on Twitter: @totalhipaa Follow our blog at <a href="http://www.totalhipaa.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.totalhipaa.com/blog</a>

Use a VPN for HIPAA Compliance

Jason Karn, Chief Compliance Officer for Total HIPAA, talks with Greg Manson, Director of Audit and Compliance, at Carolinas IT, a managed service provider, about why a company that needs to be HIPAA compliant would turn to a managed service provider (MSP). They outline the questions a company that needs to meet compliance guidelines should […]

A Managed Service Provider Can Assist Your Company to Meet HIPAA Compliance Requirements

Most people know the HIPAA Law applies to healthcare providers (hospitals, doctors, dentists, ophthalmologists). Fewer people realize that HIPAA also applies to health insurance agents, employers who offer health benefits to their employees, and to business associates (shredding companies, IT vendors, etc.) who can access an individual’s Protected Health Information.

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Customizing a penetration test is the best way to determine your real-world security posture. Does having a cloud service for storing files make a difference? Could I lose access to files while undergoing a penetration test? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker and Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, Jason Karn […]

Customizing Penetration Testing for your Situation

What should employers do when employees self-disclose health information?  How should employers respond to employees who are self-disclosing PHI, sometimes to protect themselves from potential employer disciplinary action? Can HIPAA compliance help protect a company faced with other employee generated legal action like denial of a disability claim?  Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s chief compliance officer interviews David C. Smith, national recognized HIPAA consultant to answer these important questions.

Employee Self-Disclosure of PHI Can Be a Problem for Employers

Some employers don’t see the need to be HIPAA compliant. Why are employers not understanding their responsibilities? This discussion between Jason Karn, Total HIPAA's chief compliance officer, and David C. Smith, recognized HIPAA consultant,  answers these important questions and explains how The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) affects this issue for both self-funded and fully insured benefits plans

Why Do Employers Have To Be HIPAA Compliant?

HIPAA does not require email encryption, but any risk assessment will conclude that email encryption is vital to protecting your organization against threats and accidental breaches. Email encryption is becoming more accessible and cost-effective than ever. The insurance that it provides is invaluable to your business because you do not have to report a breach […]

Email Encryption: The Get Out of Jail Free Card

The best tactic to sell HIPAA is to start with a comprehensive compliance review.  Identify the holes and break  up the data into bite size pieces.  Most HR people are overwhelmed by the amount of government regulation so they welcome the help provided by an advisor who understands ACA, ERISA, 125 and HIPAA to name […]

What Are the Tactics That Help Agents Sell HIPAA Compliance to Employer Groups

As a business owner, it is valuable to be familiar with what is involved in the process of a penetration test, so you can gain the best understanding about the status of your company’s security. Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker talks with Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, Jason Karn […]

What to Expect From a Penetration Test

It is crucial that you preemptively defend against potential breaches. But what are the weaknesses within your security? Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer speaks with Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker about what it means to be a Certified Ethical Hacker, the other certifications applicable to penetration testing, […]

Simulating a Hacker: What is Penetration Testing?

There’s a common misconception that Mac users are safe and secure from hackers and viruses. Is this really true in practice? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy, and Tucker and Jason Karn Chief Compliance Officer at Total HIPAA weigh in on the issue of malware, hacks, and vulnerabilities on Mac computers. Follow […]

Are Macs Really More Secure Than Windows Computers?

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA Chief Compliance Officer interviews Annette Bechtold Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Reform Initiatives for OneDigital Health and Benefits. This podcast is targeted to both health insurance agents and HR staff in companies that sponsor a health benefits plan. Topics addressed in this edition of HIPAA Talk include: What kinds […]

Compliance Issues Employers Sponsoring a Health Benefits Plan Face

There are a variety of things you can do to lock down your data without complex penetration testing. Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker suggests some low hanging fruit that you can tackle now to effectively secure your organization’s data. Follow Total HIPAA on Twitter: @totalhipaa Follow our blog at www.totalhipaa.com/blog

There are a variety of things you can do to lock down your data without complex penetration testing. Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker suggests some low hanging fruit that you can tackle now to effectively secure your organization’s data. Follow Total HIPAA on Twitter: @totalhipaa Follow our blog at <a href="http://www.totalhipaa.com/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.totalhipaa.com/blog</a>

What Can You Do Right Now to Improve Your Security Stance?

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA Chief Compliance Officer interviews Annette Bechtold, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Reform Initiatives for OneDigital Health and Benefits. This podcast is targeted for health insurance agents. Topics addressed in this edition of HIPAA Talk include: • What skillsets will agents need to demonstrate in the future in order to […]

Challenges Facing Health Insurance Agents in the Rapidly Changing Healthcare Marketplace

HIPAA is often viewed as legislation that is there to put more burden on your organization, what if we told you it does the opposite? HIPAA is designed to protect your data, reputation, and the financial success of your business. Your company can benefit immensely from adhering to the standards it outlines. Rob McDonald, VP […]

How HIPAA Can Guide and Protect Your Company

Your employees are the heart of your business. One of the most difficult hurdles faced by organizations is the adoption of security practices by their employees. Rob McDonald, VP of Customer Solutions at Virtru, a data protection company, and Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer discuss how to educate your staff and listen to […]

Getting Your Employees On Board with Your Security Practices

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