Becker's Healthcare November 25, 2024
By Zuri Cortez

Paging Dr. HIPAA

Ask anyone who’s ever gone to medical school—they’ll tell you the ability to understand medical textbooks feels like a superpower. The same can be said about navigating Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance. At this point, performing surgery on a patient might seem easier than deciphering its regulation and compliance mandates. But the good news is, with tools like Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), you can simplify compliance without harnessing any superpowers—or grabbing a scalpel.

What Is SIEM?

In simplest terms, SIEM is a cybersecurity solution that centralizes data from various sources—endpoints, firewalls, Syslogs, and even SaaS apps—and analyzes it for potential threats.

Performing Surgery on HIPAA Compliance

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Topics: Govt Agencies, HIPAA, Provider
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