Private Practice Survival Guide
This podcast is all about empowering you to create the change you want to see in your practice. As a private practice strategist, I have dedicated my career to transforming the way that healthcare functions.
Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today’s business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast.
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Private Practice Survival Guide
Building Your Practice's Security Incident Response Plan
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Healthcare practices are among the most targeted organizations for cyberattacks, and the stakes are high: operational shutdowns, legal exposure, fines, and broken patient trust. In this quick-tip solo episode, you’ll learn how to build a practical incident response plan, assemble the right team, and execute a tight first-hour protocol after a breach. We cover quarterly training that actually works, HIPAA-compliant data backup strategies, annual risk assessments, and common gaps to fix immediately. Clear weekly and 30-day action steps help you harden defenses now.
What You'll Learn:
- Why healthcare is a prime cyber target and the top risks (phishing, ransomware, weak passwords, lost devices, insider error)
- How to assemble your incident response team and define roles
- The first 60 minutes after a breach: isolate, reset credentials, notify IT, preserve evidence, assess scope, and start notifications
- How to run quarterly staff training, simulations, and a no-blame reporting culture
- 3-2-1 backups, HIPAA-compliant cloud storage, and routine backup testing
- Annual security risk assessments and remediation planning
- Common security gaps to close now (MFA, VPN, BAAs, secure devices) and helpful tool categories
- Breach notification requirements and documentation practices
Protect patient data, preserve trust, and keep your practice resilient—start strengthening your security posture today. #Cybersecurity #HIPAACompliance #PrivatePractice #HealthcareIT #IncidentResponse
Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today’s business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast.
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