The Schellman Blog

Over the past couple of years, HITRUST has expanded exponentially to become an all-encompassing certification that can be achieved by a wide variety of industries and organizations. When HITRUST endeavored to become more accessible to more institutions, they introduced alternatives to the now-typical 2-year (r2) certification.

If you’ve ever owned a home in a neighborhood that has a homeowners association, you likely know that you have to pay those fees to avoid a lien being placed on your property, which could complicate your life in annoying ways. But on the flip side, paying those fees should mean you also reap the benefits like landscaping, community pool management, security, or maintenance.

Ever seen an Olympic runner trip during their race? They’re on the biggest stage, having done all that work, and then somehow, something goes wrong and their shining moment ends in heartbreak for whatever reason—an errant pebble on the track, accidental tangling with another competitor, too much or too little momentum.

While most healthcare providers don’t recognize that managing and securing payment data follows the same notions as managing and securing protected health information (PHI), from concept to implementation, these can, and should, work hand in hand.

If you’re a healthcare organization, you likely understand that third-party risk management (TPRM) remains a significant challenge.

Do you or someone you love have a taste for luxury? If so, you may have shelled out for a bag from a high-end designer—Gucci, Kate Spade, Coach, Louis Vuitton, and the like. But of course, these can go for thousands of dollars, so in many cases, it makes more sense to instead indulge in a cheaper knock-off. It looks basically like the real deal, so there’s no problem, right?

As the French health data regulation known as “Hébergeur de Données de Santé” (HDS) becomes increasingly important in the healthcare industry, organizations that can benefit must ensure they are prepared to meet its requirements.

In an increasingly data-driven healthcare landscape, protecting sensitive information has become paramount. The French health data regulation, known as Hébergeur de Données de Santé (HDS), plays a crucial role in safeguarding health data. Understanding HDS and its implications is vital for any organization that may host French health data.