If you know the game of football, you know that the quarterback runs the show. He calls the plays, reads the defense, and leads the team—that position is often considered the primary factor in a team’s success. You won’t win the game if the QB doesn’t perform.

According to the United States Department of Transportation, more than 50% of the combined total of fatal and injury crashes occur at or near intersections. It makes sense then for drivers to take special care when navigating these spots on the road.

If you don’t already play, a basic game of darts starts you with a sum of points. The idea is to hit spots on the board worth more points that you’ll subtract from your starting total, with the bullseye being worth the biggest deduction. The player who reaches zero first wins.

TAMPA, FL: Schellman, a leading provider of attestation and compliance services, is pleased to announce the introduction of HIPAA Express, a new service offering aimed at reducing the risk of data breaches and ransomware attacks for large healthcare systems and regional healthcare providers.

Consider two people sharing an umbrella in the rain. They both have the same goal—to reach the car dry, without dropping any of the food they purchased and intend to share—but they each have different responsibilities on the mission: one is holding the umbrella and one has to hold the food.

Ernest Hemingway once said, “the best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is an American law that establishes the standards for safeguarding the protected health information (PHI) of patients. Violations of HIPAA occur when there is unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of that sensitive data, and the related penalties aren’t just serious—they’re complicated as well.

Choosing your doctor is a big decision, right? You want someone licensed, with a medical degree, that can interpret your reported symptoms and treat you accordingly to your desired result—to feel better. It’s a personal relationship, so you likely research their practice, make sure they can accommodate your conditions, and check reviews on their bedside manner. Your doctor’s job is so important to your health, vetting them like this and feeling comfortable is important. The same is true for your HITRUST external assessor.