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Why Data Backup and Disaster Recovery in Healthcare is Essential
Every healthcare organization should use robust data backup and recovery methods to protect sensitive patient information from distribution or disruption. Natural disasters, cyberattacks, system failures, and human error leave all digital data exposed to threats, and...
Healthcare Data Security And Why it is Important
Recent advancements in healthcare technologies have significantly enhanced the patient experience. Portals have revolutionized accessibility to medical information, allowing individuals to access their records and communicate with healthcare providers anytime,...
Best Data Security Practices For The Healthcare Industry
Virtual data covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is constantly threatened by cyber attacks. Therefore, healthcare organizations must have a strong data security management plan and – perhaps more importantly – be proactive in...
Vetting Cyber Security Companies
There’s no doubt that technology has simpliied the healthcare industry. Electronic records, wearable health tracking devices, robotic surgeon assistants, telehealth, and more have vastly improved patient care and provider eficiency. Unfortunately, the integration of...
The Difference Between HIPAA and HITRUST
When an organization is overwhelmed and underfunded, it may need help to protect sensitive data. In the healthcare industry, information leaks can lead to ethical and legal violations, including noncompliance with federal laws. Outsourcing IT security solutions to a...
HITRUST r2 Certification Benefits
Finding a trustworthy IT partner is a game-changer, especially for healthcare organizations with limited resources. When you need a company to protect sensitive data from slipping through the cracks, seek one with the gold standard of certifications - the HITRUST r2....
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What is a HITRUST Certification?
The Health Information Trust Alliance, or better known as HITRUST, supports healthcare organizations to reach their information risk management and compliance objectives. More than 80% of US hospitals, 85% of US health insurers, and many other covered entities and business associates leverage the HITRUST approach today. In order to show our never ending commitment to data security, SmartBase Solutions has maintained its HITRUST certification for many years. Paired with being HIPAA Compliant, we help our clients in the healthcare industry protect their sensitive information from cybersecurity threats. We are frequently asked what HITRUST is or why being certified matters. We put together this easy to understand guide to provide clarity on why it is important to us to be HITRUST certified. What it means to be HITRUST Certified? To achieve HITRUST Certification, companies like SmartBase Solutions undergo an extensive assessment. The assessment evaluates all processes and procedures, as well as the implementation of those processes and procedures and how they’re being managed and measured. The objective is to ensure that HITRUST standards are being met and that we are taking the proper steps to protect our customers’ sensitive data. A HITRUST Certification is valid for two years with an interim […]