HIPAA Talk

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently talked with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss HIPAA regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic. They spoke about how COVID-19 has affected HIPAA enforcement, and how you can keep your data and business safe in a remote work environment. You can […]

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently spoke with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, about HIPAA compliance enforcement projections for agents and brokers in 2021. They spoke about HIPAA enforcement under the new administration and how to protect your business against breaches. You can listen to this episode […]

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA CCO, and Erik Kangas, LuxSci founder and CEO, discuss the danger of quasi-HIPAA compliance. Your business and information are not safe unless you fully comply with... Read More ›

Total HIPAA’s CCO, Jason Karn, speaks to LuxSci founder and CEO Erik Kangas about securely working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss helpful tips for keeping devices and networks... Read More ›

Andrew Kroninger, Total HIPAA's Director of Customer Success, recently interviewed Erik Kangas, founder and CEO of LuxSci. LuxSci provides email encryption, web hosting, forms, and secure sending services for HIPAA compliant entities. The two discussed cybersecurity for small and medium-sized businesses. Erik provides helpful tips for small and medium-sized business owners who wish to keep […]

Andrew Kroninger, Total HIPAA’s Director of Customer Success, recently interviewed Erik Kangas, founder and CEO of LuxSci. LuxSci provides email encryption, web hosting, forms, and secure sending services for HIPAA... Read More ›

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA Chief Compliance Officer, spoke with Greg Manson, Director of Security, Audit, and Compliance at Carolinas IT, about the process of hiring a Managed Service Provider (MSP). In their discussion, Greg provides a list of questions companies should ask before hiring an MSP. Listen to this episode of our podcast HIPAA Talk […]

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA Chief Compliance Officer, spoke with Greg Manson, Director of Security, Audit, and Compliance at Carolinas IT, about the process of hiring a Managed Service Provider (MSP).... Read More ›

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA's Chief Compliance Officer, recently spoke with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss how fully-insured, self-funded, and hybrid employee benefits plans impact HIPAA compliance. They explore the steps companies in transition from one category to another must take in order to remain compliant. You can […]

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently spoke with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss how fully-insured, self-funded, and hybrid employee benefits... Read More ›

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA's Chief Compliance Officer, recently talked with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss HIPAA compliance enforcement projections for agents and brokers in 2019. They spoke about the recent push for compliance from state attorneys general and large health insurance carriers. You can listen to this […]

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer, recently talked with David Smith, a nationally recognized healthcare benefits consultant and regulatory expert, to discuss HIPAA compliance enforcement projections for agents and... Read More ›

Andrew Kroninger, Total HIPAA's Director of Customer Success, interviewed Gil Vidal, founder and CEO of VM Racks, a HIPAA compliant cloud managing solution. The two discussed Gmail's potential for HIPAA compliant email messaging. You can listen to this episode of our podcast HIPAA Talk! above or on your mobile device via Apple Podcasts. Or, read […]

Andrew Kroninger, Total HIPAA’s Director of Customer Success, interviewed Gil Vidal, founder and CEO of VM Racks, a HIPAA compliant cloud managing solution. The two discussed Gmail’s potential for HIPAA... Read More ›

Jason Karn, Chief Compliance Officer at Total HIPAA, recently discussed the importance of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for groups that need to be HIPAA compliant with Karen Mesoznik, Head of Marketing Communications and PR, for Perimeter 81. Follow Total HIPAA on Twitter: @totalhipaa Follow our blog at www.totalhipaa.com/blog 

Jason Karn, Chief Compliance Officer at Total HIPAA, recently discussed the importance of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for groups that need to be HIPAA compliant with Karen Mesoznik, Head... Read More ›

Jason Karn, Chief Compliance Officer for Total HIPAA, talks with Greg Manson, Director of Audit and Compliance, at Carolinas IT, a managed service provider, about why a company that needs to be HIPAA compliant would turn to a managed service provider (MSP). They outline the questions a company that needs to meet compliance guidelines should […]

Jason Karn, Chief Compliance Officer for Total HIPAA, talks with Greg Manson, Director of Audit and Compliance, at Carolinas IT, a managed service provider, about why a company that needs... Read More ›

There's a common misconception that Mac users are safe and secure from hackers and viruses. Is this really true in practice? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy, and Tucker and Jason Karn Chief Compliance Officer at Total HIPAA weigh in on the issue of malware, hacks, and vulnerabilities on Mac computers. Follow […]

There’s a common misconception that Mac users are safe and secure from hackers and viruses. Is this really true in practice? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy,... Read More ›

There are a variety of things you can do to lock down your data without complex penetration testing. Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker suggests some low hanging fruit that you can tackle now to effectively secure your organization's data. Follow Total HIPAA on Twitter: @totalhipaa Follow our blog at www.totalhipaa.com/blog 

There are a variety of things you can do to lock down your data without complex penetration testing. Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker suggests... Read More ›

What do you do after learning about weaknesses in your defenses? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker recommends ways to go about creating fixes in your security leading up to, and after a penetration test. Mr. Green talks to Jason Karn, Total HIPAA's Chief Compliance Officer, about how often penetration […]

What do you do after learning about weaknesses in your defenses? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker recommends ways to go about creating fixes in... Read More ›

A penetration test is a crucial tool used to protect your information. Being able to trust your security expert is a must. What can you expect from a breach, and what kind of damages and expenses can your organization prevent through these diagnostic tests? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker […]

A penetration test is a crucial tool used to protect your information. Being able to trust your security expert is a must. What can you expect from a breach, and... Read More ›

Customizing a penetration test is the best way to determine your real-world security posture. Does having a cloud service for storing files make a difference? Could I lose access to files while undergoing a penetration test? Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker and Total HIPAA's Chief Compliance Officer, Jason Karn […]

Customizing a penetration test is the best way to determine your real-world security posture. Does having a cloud service for storing files make a difference? Could I lose access to... Read More ›

As a business owner, it is valuable to be familiar with what is involved in the process of a penetration test, so you can gain the best understanding about the status of your company's security. Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker talks with Total HIPAA's Chief Compliance Officer, Jason Karn […]

As a business owner, it is valuable to be familiar with what is involved in the process of a penetration test, so you can gain the best understanding about the... Read More ›

It is crucial that you preemptively defend against potential breaches. But what are the weaknesses within your security? Jason Karn, Total HIPAA's Chief Compliance Officer speaks with Drew Green, Director of Information Technology at Thomas, Judy and Tucker about what it means to be a Certified Ethical Hacker, the other certifications applicable to penetration testing, […]

It is crucial that you preemptively defend against potential breaches. But what are the weaknesses within your security? Jason Karn, Total HIPAA’s Chief Compliance Officer speaks with Drew Green, Director... Read More ›

The best tactic to sell HIPAA is to start with a comprehensive compliance review.  Identify the holes and break  up the data into bite size pieces.  Most HR people are overwhelmed by the amount of government regulation so they welcome the help provided by an advisor who understands ACA, ERISA, 125 and HIPAA to name […]

The best tactic to sell HIPAA is to start with a comprehensive compliance review.  Identify the holes and break  up the data into bite size pieces.  Most HR people are... Read More ›

Employers must meet multiple compliance requirements that are changing the selling process for agents. There’s been a consolidation of health insurance carriers, thus there are fewer options for employers to consider. Agents must become advisors and provide a more consultative approach rather than just providing a spreadsheet and relying on relational selling. Employers are looking […]

Employers must meet multiple compliance requirements that are changing the selling process for agents. There’s been a consolidation of health insurance carriers, thus there are fewer options for employers to... Read More ›

Reviewing logs on a regular basis can help you look back and understand the flow of data in and out of your business. Knowing how to see where and when your information was accessed can help you in the event of a breach. A log can ensure the integrity of your data and identify if […]

Reviewing logs on a regular basis can help you look back and understand the flow of data in and out of your business. Knowing how to see where and when... Read More ›

Your employees are the heart of your business. One of the most difficult hurdles faced by organizations is the adoption of security practices by their employees. Rob McDonald, VP of Customer Solutions at Virtru, a data protection company, and Jason Karn, Total HIPAA's Chief Compliance Officer discuss how to educate your staff and listen to […]

Your employees are the heart of your business. One of the most difficult hurdles faced by organizations is the adoption of security practices by their employees. Rob McDonald, VP of... Read More ›

Basic levels of encryption by many third party email providers are very important, but by themselves may not fully protect your data. Learn about SSL and TLS encryption and how they work to guard your data and the weak points in the transmission process. Jason Karn, Total HIPAA's Chief Compliance Officer, and Rob McDonald, VP […]

Basic levels of encryption by many third party email providers are very important, but by themselves may not fully protect your data. Learn about SSL and TLS encryption and how... Read More ›

HIPAA does not require email encryption, but any risk assessment will conclude that email encryption is vital to protecting your organization against threats and accidental breaches. Email encryption is becoming more accessible and cost-effective than ever. The insurance that it provides is invaluable to your business because you do not have to report a breach […]

HIPAA does not require email encryption, but any risk assessment will conclude that email encryption is vital to protecting your organization against threats and accidental breaches. Email encryption is becoming... Read More ›

HIPAA is often viewed as legislation that is there to put more burden on your organization, what if we told you it does the opposite? HIPAA is designed to protect your data, reputation, and the financial success of your business. Your company can benefit immensely from adhering to the standards it outlines. Rob McDonald, VP […]

HIPAA is often viewed as legislation that is there to put more burden on your organization, what if we told you it does the opposite? HIPAA is designed to protect... Read More ›

In today's world, more and more of your business is in the digital realm. You and your clients rely on data to be kept secure and out of the reach of hackers and malware. As much as we like to think it could never happen to us, the exfiltration of your data could be disastrous […]

In today’s world, more and more of your business is in the digital realm. You and your clients rely on data to be kept secure and out of the reach... Read More ›

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA Chief Compliance Officer interviews Annette Bechtold Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Reform Initiatives for OneDigital Health and Benefits. This podcast is targeted to both health insurance agents and HR staff in companies that sponsor a health benefits plan. Topics addressed in this edition of HIPAA Talk include: What kinds […]

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA Chief Compliance Officer interviews Annette Bechtold Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Reform Initiatives for OneDigital Health and Benefits. This podcast is targeted to both... Read More ›

Jason Karn, Total HIPAA Chief Compliance Officer interviews Annette Bechtold, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Reform Initiatives for OneDigital Health and Benefits. This podcast is targeted for health insurance agents. Topics addressed in this edition of HIPAA Talk include: • What skillsets will agents need to demonstrate in the future in order to […]