Let’s face it: Law firms have historically been behind the curve when it comes to adopting new technologies. Many are just now realizing the tremendous benefits of electronic document management (EDM) systems. When it comes to storing and retrieving case information compared to the old filing cabinet, there is no...
The landmark 1996 Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is back in the news. The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of easing some of these requirements. HIPAA mandates could unnecessarily impede the sharing of health information between care providers and patient’s family members. Discussions to Ease Sharing Regulations...
According to a press release today, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human services (DHHS) is notifying affected individuals of a security incident where a spreadsheet containing personal information of about 6,000 people was accidentally sent via an unencrypted email. The spreadsheet contained names, social security numbers and drug...