HEALTHCARE 2019 - HIPAA and Ransomware: Protect Against Attacks and Violation Penalties

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Deadline: April 02, 2019 | Date: April 02, 2019

Venue/Country: Online Event, U.S.A

Updated: 2019-02-14 20:01:42 (GMT+9)

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Ransomware has been around for quite some time. The challenge for the ransomer has been to stay anonymous while receiving payment.

That has been difficult historically because methods of payment (credit card, check, paypal) require personal identification. With the advent of crypto-currency - bitcoin, ransomware has had a rebirth of popularity. Crypto-currency is completely anonymous.

Payments can be made, or demanded, without any knowledge of who is paying or receiving payment. As the payment side has been simplified, so has the software side. There are services to supply ransomware software.

Now all it takes is knowing one want to target. Large hospitals have been targeted, but private practices have not been a popular target. We believe that can quickly change. Practices of about 5 doctors and under generally are prime targets for ransomware.

Generally, the staff is not properly trained. Many times these practices are still using "free" email like Gmail, Yahoo! and AOL. Additionally, many practices of this size allow staff (including doctors) to connect their personal devices to the practice network, further increasing the opportunity for ransomware to strike.

Your practice should be fully training on ransomware prevention AND know what to do if they suspect ransomware has been introduced to the computer network.

Why should you Attend: Computer security is one thing, understanding Ransomware and how it is implemented is different. Because most medical offices have minimal IT support on site AND most medical offices are novices in computer use, they are PRIME targets for ransomware.

If your staff is not properly trained, they could cost you thousands.

Think of it like this: if you show at your office in the morning and none of your computers will access your EHR, how much would you pay to regain access? This is the question you'll be asking yourself during a ransomware attack.

Areas Covered in the Session:

Ransomware Defined

How to Avoid Ransomware

How to React to a Ransomware Threat

Is the "Cloud" a Safe Space?

The HIPAA Ramifications of a Ransomware Attack

Who Will Benefit:

Office Managers

Revenue Cycle team Members

Billers

Coders

Physicians

NPP's

Check-out Staff

Nurses

Clinical Team

Anyone that Helps to Participate in the care of Patient's with more than one Chronic Condition

John Brewer - MentorHealth Speaker Profile

John Brewer is a former Air Force Computer Security Officer and Pilot. He founded a medical information technology firm that has transitioned to HIPAA compliance. His unique background in technology and experience in dealing with government regulations have given him the edge in HIPAA implementation and training. Med Tech USA, LLC takes the complicated volumes of HIPAA regulations and breaks them down into simple to understand nuggets.

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