If you've ever caught yourself saying, "We're too small to be hacked," or "That's why we have cyber insurance," you might want to keep reading. This episode shines a spotlight on five cybersecurity assumptions that seem perfectly reasonable – right up until they cost you time, money, or your sanity. From misplaced confidence in vendors to the myth that restoring your systems means the crisis is over, this conversation serves up practical reality checks with just enough humor to make the hard truths a little easier to swallow.

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What do lava lamps, whoopee cushions, and HIPAA have in common? More than you'd think! This week, a familiar mall retailer famous for gag gifts and lava lamps finds itself at the center of an OCR enforcement action that highlights a common misconception about employer-sponsored health plans. Along the way, you'll learn why "we've never had a problem before" isn't a cybersecurity strategy, how self-funded health plans fit into HIPAA, and why ignoring compliance can quickly become a very expensive joke.

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Ever wish you could get expert HIPAA advice straight from the source – without the invoice? This episode digs into a little-known offering: the "free consulting" that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) actually gives out, if you know where to look. We break down the seven biggest lessons buried in official OCR videos and settlement guidance, covering everything from keeping tabs on your inventory (yes, all your data – even the digital version of an old truck growing weeds) to why risk management means more than doing paperwork once a year. If you're in healthcare and want practical tips to avoid trouble before it makes the headlines, this episode's for you.

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