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Help Me With HIPAA

Help Me With HIPAA

By: Donna Grindle and David Sims
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Don't have time to keep up with privacy and security regulations? This is your podcast for privacy and security news, discussions, and advice covering HIPAA and more. Don't expect a boring discussion, though, these two offer a dose of humor that makes a boring topic much easier to follow and understand. The rule is also to never forget that "HIPAA is not about compliance, it's about patient care." As the longest running HIPAA podcast, Help Me With HIPAA has carved out a special place in a very narrow niche topic. Listen in weekly for their latest episode.All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • Sometimes It’s Just a Squirrel - Ep 513
    Jun 13 2025

    You’ve heard of phishing scams, ransomware, and all the usual cyber villains—but have you prepared for the wrath of a squirrel? In this episode, we unpack how one fuzzy-tailed offender knocked out power to 11,000 customers and sent a swim club scrambling for pencils and paper. But this isn’t just a woodland horror story. It’s a real-world reminder that sometimes, your biggest threat isn’t a hacker—it’s Alfred the squirrel with a death wish and a talent for circuit boards. We use this nutty incident to highlight the often-overlooked need for utility failure preparedness in healthcare and dig into the super-helpful (and criminally underused) ASPR TRACIE tip sheets that can keep your operations steady when nature gets twitchy.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/513

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    51 mins
  • Edge of Disaster - Ep 512
    Jun 6 2025

    Welcome to another episode where chaos meets cybersecurity and common sense tries to crash the party. In this digital drama, we’re untangling the curious case of a former employee with way too much access, some mysterious printed medical records, and a whole lot of "Wait... WHAT?!" moments. We also dive into the thrilling (read: terrifying) reality of outdated edge devices and how your trusty old router might just be moonlighting as a hacker’s BFF. Oh, and spoiler alert—Microsoft Recall still isn’t winning any popularity contests.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/512

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    47 mins
  • EDR Failed - Leadership Did Too - Ep 511
    May 30 2025

    Ever wonder what would happen if a hacker walked right into your digital living room, kicked off their shoes, and hung out for three months without anyone noticing? This week’s episode dives into a jaw-dropping CISA Red Team Assessment that reads like a cybersecurity horror flick—complete with ignored alarms, forgotten passwords, and an open-door policy for digital intruders. It's not just about tech failures; it’s a full-blown case study in what happens when leadership decides “meh” is a strategy.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/511

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    52 mins
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