One Office, Many Providers: How to Co-Locate Without Co-Violating HIPAA
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When Your Neighbor’s Breach Becomes Your Problem: HIPAA Risks in Shared Medical Offices

ByDavid Moufarrege

Sharing office space can make a lot of sense for healthcare providers. It’s cost-effective, it looks professional, and it can even make things more convenient for patients. But there’s a side most providers don’t think about: when you share space, you can also share HIPAA liability. And here’s the kicker — even if you’re doing…

Why Just Handing It Off isn't enough. What is a Meaningful HIPAA Risk Assessment?
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Why “Just Handing It Off” Isn’t Enough: What a Meaningful HIPAA Risk Assessment Really Requires

ByDavid Moufarrege

Most healthcare providers didn’t enter the field to become cybersecurity or compliance experts — and they shouldn’t have to be. But HIPAA doesn’t exempt small or mid-sized practices from its requirements just because you’re busy caring for patients. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: 94% of covered entities aren’t fully compliant with HIPAA, and one of the…