With security, there are important laws to abide by and even more acronyms to know. When accepting online payments, Payment Card Industry Data Security (PCI DSS) comes into play to improve the security of credit card transactions and protect individuals against misuse of their personal information. Sounds like HIPAA, right? Many people tend to think...Read More

Learn the facts of why, when, and how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was created. HIPAA was established to “improve the portability and accountability of health insurance coverage” for employees between jobs. In other words, to allow continuing coverage for people who lose their jobs. Interestingly enough, the part of HIPAA that...Read More

Many medical practices, whether independent or part of a larger organization, now use social media as an important way to reach the local market.  While social media can be a powerful communication tool, care needs to be taken to ensure patient information stays protected.  No medical practice wants to find themselves in hot water over...Read More