Are You Secure? Cyberattacks and Security Issues for EMS in 2021
The effects of a cyberattack on an EMS agency, software vendor, or third-party billing company can be devastating. In 2021, information is...
Using Dispatch Protocols To Avoid Revenue Loss and Compliance Risk
(4 min read) Dispatch protocols are critical for complying with Medicare rules and maximizing legitimate reimbursement from the largest...
Data Sharing Myth: HIPAA Prevents Bi-directional Health Information Exchange
Misconceptions About HIPAA Have Created an Artificial Barrier to Bi-directional Data Sharing Between EMS and Hospitals
Data Sharing Myth: HIPAA Prevents Bi-directional Health Information Exchange
Misconceptions About HIPAA Have Created an Artificial Barrier to Bi-directional Data Sharing Between EMS and Hospitals
Four Actionable Takeaways from the First Ambulance HIPAA Settlement
Written By: Ryan Stark
6 Simple Cybersecurity Tips for EMS Agencies
(2 min read) EMS agencies are very attractive targets for cybercriminals. But, there are easy steps you can take to better protect your...
Lessons from EMS HIPAA Audits: 5 Violations We See at (Almost) Every Agency
(5 min read) Our firm has been doing on-site HIPAA audits for over 15 years now and one of the most popular questions we get is: “What are...
How to Keep Your EMS Agency HIPAA Compliant
In 2016, the Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) police levied far more penalties than ever before, and government...
A New Age of HIPAA Enforcement – What it Means for EMS
In 2016, the Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) police levied far more penalties than ever before, and government...
5 Things EMS Agencies Should Be Doing Now to Prepare for HIPAA
Is your agency prepared for September 23, 2013? Below are 5 critical steps from Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, the National EMS Industry Law...