Episode 150: Cybersecurity Chronicles

August 23, 2024

As medical practices increasingly rely on digital systems to manage highly confidential information, such as patient records and communications, the need to protect sensitive data has become top priority. Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue, it’s a critical aspect in patient care. Join us for this episode that provides real-life examples of sticky cybersecurity situations that a practices have found themselves in. You will leave with practical tips and strategies to stay vigilant and safeguard your practice in the era of technology.

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The contents of this Podcast are intended for educational/informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Policyholders are urged to consult with their personal attorney for legal advice, as specific legal requirements may vary from state to state and/or change over time. All names have been changed to protect privacy.

About our Guest

Justin Joy

Justin Joy is a shareholder in the Memphis office of the Lewis Thomason law firm. He also serves as the firm’s privacy officer. In addition to a range of experience in litigation and business law matters, Justin heads up Lewis Thomason’s Data Security and Information Privacy practice group. He provides counsel to clients in a number of business sectors in the area of information privacy and data security including incident investigation and breach response management, regulatory compliance, privacy and security policy review and drafting, and cyber risk management. Specifically in the area of healthcare, Justin counsels covered entities and business associates on a variety of matters pertaining to HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and Breach Notification Rule compliance. He also defends regulated clients in investigations arising from privacy and security incidents. Justin speaks frequently to various groups and organizations on the topic of information privacy and data security. Justin is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US) and a Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals. He is also a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) through ISACA, an international association credentialing professionals in the digital trust fields such as information security, governance, assurance, risk, privacy and quality.

About our Host

Renee Tidwell, currently Director of Corporate Services at SVMIC, has spent many years with the company in a variety of roles. Renee’s current position allows her the unique perspective that comes from working closely with all departments within the company, as well as overseeing customer service to policyholders and working directly with our Board and Committee members. She spends a good deal of her time learning the intricacies of keeping the business running smoothly through working and overseeing many of SVMIC’s company-wide processes. Her venture into podcast hosting allows Renee to experience life through the lens of our listeners where she can bring her company expertise and natural curiosity to her conversations with our wide variety of guests.

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