October 10, 2018
At the forefront of every technology discussion in Healthcare is HIPAA compliance. HIPAA is always present in the minds of administrators and staff. Do you know the risk level for your document technology?
What is the cost of a violation?
The penalties for HIPAA violations range in fines from $100 each to $50,000 or even jail time, each depending on the severity and nature of the violation. Whether there was knowledge of the policy, neglect or legitimate fraud plays into assessment of the fine. Failure to correct such issues also plays a part.
Your document technology can put you at risk
While equipment manufacturers do build in HIPAA security into their networked devices, these devices are not innately HIPAA compliant. Manufacturers cannot control the routines around the devices. In some instances, leaving a print on the device with sensitive information on the document could be a HIPAA violation.
What is your document security strategy?
Your document technology vendor should be a partner in mapping your document security strategy. There are small additions you can add to improve your endpoint security and minimizes the risk of HIPAA violations.
UBEO can help you identify risks as part of a Business Technology Assessment (BTA). During a BTA, our business analysts will examine your document work-flow and help you identify vulnerabilities that leave you exposed to unnecessary risk. When complete you will also understand the full impact of your documents production costs as well as opportunities to improve your work-flow.
Don't leave yourself vulnerable to to HIPAA violations and other document related risks. Contact us for more information.
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