PRESS RELEASE
Contact: John Schelewitz
Phone: (480) 663-3225
E-mail: John.Schelewitz@ecfirst.com
Website: www.ecfirst.com
NEWPORT BEACH CA USA -- HIT/HIPAA UPDATE NEWS SERVICE™ -- SEPTEMBER 6, 2012: The risk to patient information in healthcare organizations and business associates is significant. A risk to Protected Health Information (PHI) today is a risk to the organization. Symantec recently reported that targeted attacks rose to an average of 151 per day in the first half of 2012 (WSJ, July 19, 2012). The increased fines and penalties associated with HIPAA and HITECH compliance by OCR clearly demonstrate that organizations must have in place an active and vibrant compliance program. A breach in today's environment is a seven figure risk with associated corrective action typically in eight figures.
The Mission to Secure executive brief PDF captures the current state of security with emphasis on the healthcare industry. Step through significant areas of risk identified from recent HIPAA and HITECH related investigations and associated penalties. Walk through a checklist of activities to ensure compliance on a continual basis.
"Cyber threat to our nation is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face." President Obama (The Wall Street Journal, July 20, 2012)
Contact John Schelewitz for an exclusive copy of the Mission to Secure executive brief PDF. John may be reached at (480) 663-3225 or email at John.Schelewitz@ecfirst.com. Mention "Mission to Secure PDF" to John for a complimentary copy (only available through September 30, 2012); a downloadable copy may be purchased from the online store at any time. Follow ecfirst, Home of The HIPAA Academy, for daily compliance and security tips @ facebook.com/ecfirst.
ON-DEMAND SECURITY CONSULTING!
ecfirst can provide Project Managers and information security as well as compliance resources for your initiatives - to advise, guide and implement your plans and activities. Compliment your team with ecfirst project management and security staffing resources to meet your short term and long term requirements. The ecfirst On-Demand Program starts with a commitment of consulting time @ 40 hours or more with no short term or long term commitments - and flat rate pricing of $199 or lower.
MANAGED COMPLIANCE SERVICES PROGRAM (MCSP)
ecfirst is the first organization in the industry to introduce an optional Managed Compliance Services Program (MCSP) that addresses HIPAA Privacy, HIPAA Security and HITECH Act mandates over a 36-month period based on a fixed monthly fee for a specified combination of services. Services also provided for PCI DSS, ISO 27000, as well as business continuity (development of Business Impact Analysis and Disaster Recovery Plan).
CHP & CSCS = 2 HIGHLY VALUED CREDENTIALS
The CHP and CSCS certification programs are now scheduled in several cities across the USA. Next scheduled class is in San Diego. Or, bring the CHP or CSCS Program to your site.
CHP PROGRAM
Classes scheduled in multiple cities across the USA
Learn about key aspects of the HIPAA regulation including Transactions and Code Sets, Identifiers, Privacy and Security. Step through new requirements related to the HITECH Act. This is an exceptional program delivered by Lorna Waggoner, a HIPAA expert. To register, visit www.HIPAAAcademy.Net.
CSCS PROGRAM
Classes scheduled in multiple cities across the USA
To attend the only certification program in the industry that addresses PCI DSS, ISO 27001/27002, HIPAA, FISMA, and other information security regulations, please register at www.ecfirst.com, and click on the CSCS Program. The CSCS Program is presented by compliance and cyber security experts. CSCS is the world's first program focused on regulatory compliance and cyber security. To register, visit www.ecfirst.com.
ABOUT ecfirst -- GOLD STANDARD FOR HIPAA/HITECH COMPLIANCE
ecfirst, home of the HIPAA Academy, delivers deep expertise to healthcare covered entities, business associates and Personal Health Record (PHR) vendors with its full suite of services that include:
- Risk analysis and technical vulnerability assessment
- On-Demand Compliance Services (Experienced a breach? Need to encrypt laptops, enterprise single sign-on implementation? ecfirst can help)
- Contingency Planning/Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Social Engineering
- Managed Compliance Services Program (MCSP) for continual HIPAA and HITECH compliance
With over 1,600 clients since 1999 and recognized as an Inc. 500 firm - America's fastest growing Top 500 privately held business in its 1st year of eligibility, ecfirst has enabled hundreds of organizations all across the United States and abroad, achieve and maintain compliance with regulations and standards that impact their business. ecfirst is Minority Business Enterprise Certified and accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
For a customized proposal or for a private Webcast on HIPAA or HITECH compliance mandates, please contact John Schelewitz at John.Schelewitz@ecfirst.com or at (480) 663-3225.
