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1 Steps to Compliance: Electronic Devices Overview PRESENTED BY

2 Jason Karn Director Training and IT Total HIPAA Compliance Today’s Presenter

3 This program is educational and does not constitute, and may not be construed as, legal advice to, or creating an attorney-client relationship with, any person or entity. Housekeeping The materials referenced here are subject to change, so frequent review of the source material is suggested. 3

4 What We’ll Cover 4 Faxes Encrypting Email Data Encryption Password Protection Wi-Fi Website Security Cloud Storage Firewalls Virus Protection

5 Faxes Always use a cover sheet Secure fax machine Notify parties before sending faxes Send test fax before sending actual document Make sure fax machine isn’t saving any copies If possible send information via more secure method If you use online fax program, a Business Associate Agreement is required 5 Faxes with PHI sent to the wrong parties are considered an breach and must be recorded and reported to HHS!

6 Email Encryption All PHI must be encrypted in transit, rest, and storage Review compliance plan 128 bit encryption or better Review for ease of use Business Associate Agreement is required with provider 6

7 Data Encryption Make sure you store disk keys in a secure place! 7 Apple OSX Windows BitLock Windows 7 Enterprise & Ultimate Windows 8.1 DiskCryptor Operating Systems before Windows 7 FileVault2 Any OSX version

8 Password Protection First line of defense Make sure all devices have difficult passwords  8+ characters with numbers, upper and lower case letters, and special symbols Require password changes frequently as described in your Policies and Procedures Make sure passwords are memorized or use password management software 8

9 Wi-Fi Encrypt network using WPA2 with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) If you allow patients to access Wi-Fi use a guest portal Do not use factory supplied password for router Consider limiting router power so network doesn’t reach beyond your practice 9

10 Website Security SSL/TLS License on site Force HTTPS on all pages to protect information Do not collect PHI through your website without proper protections BA Agreement with Web Host is required 10

11 Cloud Storage Review Cloud Storage Compliance Plan  What level encryption do they use?  Do they have access controls on data?  Audit trails?  Where do you get back ups in the event of a failure? Business Associate Agreement is Required 11

12 Virus Protection - Things to Look For 12 Email Scanning Download Protection Spyware and Malware Scans Speed Compatibility Privacy Policy Real-Time Information Heuristic Analysis Automatic Updates

13 HIPAA Resources 13 TotalHIPAA.com/resources Email Encryption Cloud Storage Firewalls Secure Texting File Sharing Form Collection Consultants HIPAA Breach Insurance

14 Special Thanks 14

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