Cybercriminals are working harder than ever – so stay prepared to keep your practice’s computer systems protected. Here are some tips to help you do so.
The free platform released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services helps physicians and others working in health care protect against top electronic threats, such as ransomware and data loss. Each training contains videos and other easy-to-reference tools.
Is your operating system and anti-virus software up-to-date? Find out what you can do now, how you can help protect yourself from downloads and e-mail-based ransomware, see an example of what ransomware looks like, and learn what to do if you've been infected.
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Education
Complying With HIPAA Security Rule and Texas Data Security LawsHIPAA says your practice should have procedures in writing and in use to ensure your patients electronic protected health information remains confidential and safe from leaks or hacking. This webinar explains how this plays out in your practice.
HIPAA Training for Medical Office StaffThis webinar provides training for medical office staff to help practices comply with federal and state privacy laws.
Free HHS Cybersecurity TrainingThe free platform released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services helps physicians and others working in health care protect against top electronic threats, such as ransomware and data loss. Each training contains videos and other easy-to-reference tools.
TMA HIPAA Resource Center
What Every Physician Needs to Know: Cyber Security Best Practices – TMLT
Guide to Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information – Office of the National Coordinator (ONC)
Cyber Attack Checklist – OCRThis guide explains, in brief, the steps for a HIPAA covered entity or its business associate to take in response to a cyber-related security incident.
Ransomware and HIPAA Fact Sheet – HHS Office for Civil Rights
Top 10 Tips for Cybersecurity in Health Care – Office of the National Coordinator (ONC)
Security Risk Assessment (SRA) ToolHHS downloadable tool to help providers from small practices navigate the security risk analysis process.
Have Cybersecurity questions? Call or email the Knowledge Center.
The Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT) includes comprehensive cyber liability coverage in all of its policies. TMLT also offers customized services to help large groups, small offices, and individual physicians arm themselves against online threats. Learn about TMLT Cyber Consulting Services.