HIPAA & Cybersecurity with Amy Wood

08/03/2025 27 min Temporada 3 Episodio 9
HIPAA & Cybersecurity with Amy Wood

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In Season 3 of the Level Up Infection Prevention Podcast, host Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, CDIPC is joined by expert Amy Wood to discuss the complexities of HIPAA compliance in the dental industry. They cover the importance of cybersecurity, common mistakes made by dental practices, and the critical need for processes and protocols to protect patient data. Amy shares her personal experiences with identity theft and provides valuable insights on how to prevent data breaches. The episode emphasizes the evolving nature of HIPAA regulations and the role of technology in maintaining compliance.   00:00 Welcome to Season Three 00:40 Introduction to HIPAA with Amy Wood 02:12 Personal Experience with Data Breaches 04:56 HIPAA Compliance in Teledentistry 07:33 Common Mistakes in HIPAA Compliance 15:53 Ethics and Best Practices 17:14 Reactive Measures and Data Breaches 20:47 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways   To contact Amy Wood: Business: Copper Penny Consulting  Email Address: [email protected] Social Media Handle: @CopperPennyConsulting (Instagram & Facebook)