As we look back over 2016, we can see that data breaches seem to be an inevitable risk. Medical information is especially targeted as it is rich in content with all the elements needed to steal your identity.

While recently visiting a few physician offices where texting is commonplace among physicians and staff, I asked staff whether they were following the HIPAA safeguards for texting.  Most often, the answer was met with “Sure, we are HIPAA compliant. No worries here.”

In today’s world, we rely on computer technology whether in fixed locations, like a workstation desktop computer, or when using mobile devices such as laptops, tablets, smartphones, or other personal digital assistants (PDAs). All require protections if they are used to store or transmit confidential information.

The Los Angeles County Osteopathic Medical Association and the Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. (CAP) invite you to join Allan Ridings, Senior Risk Management & Patient Safety Specialist at CAP, as he presents A Changing World.