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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
  • Shadow AI - The Wild West of Cybersecurity - Ep 523
    Aug 22 2025

    Strap in, folks—this episode charges into the wild frontier of cybersecurity, where Shadow AI runs loose like a toddler with admin access. Whether your security plan is airtight or held together by paperclips and prayers, this deep dive into the IBM Cost of a Data Breach 2025 report offers plenty to think about. From eye-popping breach costs to the cringe of unsecured AI, we’re covering the good, the bad, and the downright reckless. Spoiler: "we don’t use AI" might be the biggest myth since "the check’s in the mail."

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/523

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    50 mins
  • Ransomware Hit. Business Quit. - Ep 522
    Aug 15 2025

    You might think a single ransomware attack is just a tech hiccup—but tell that to the medical practice that shut its doors permanently because of one. In this episode, we dissect what really happens when cybersecurity goes sideways, peeling back the layers of tech jargon to expose the raw, messy fallout of a breach. It’s less “oops, I forgot my password” and more “goodbye, 12 years of business.” Let’s get real about what these incidents cost—not just in dollars, but in dignity.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/522

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    44 mins
  • Shore Up or Throw Up - Healthcare’s Latest Cyber Warnings - Ep 521
    Aug 8 2025

    What do hackers, patient scams, and IT help desks with too much trust have in common? They're all making healthcare cybersecurity a lot messier—and a lot more vomit-worthy. In this episode, we dive into how bad actors are not only stealing data but turning patients into direct targets. From sneaky social engineering tactics to “I can’t believe they answered that call” level IT fails, we explore why locking down your network is only half the battle.

    More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/521

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    32 mins
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