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When it was passed in 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was considered a big win for patients by delivering higher levels of security and privacy. But their strict and complex nature presents risks for companies to unwittingly commit HIPAA violations. HIPAA was also designed to provide advantages to organizations that store and handle Protected Health Information (PHI). The act’s regulations aimed to create administrative efficiencies as well as a well-defined set of obligations to reduce potential liability. HIPAA levies steep fines for non-compliance. Plus, with healthcare fraud costs estimated at $68 billion and identity fraud victim costs calculated at $1.7 billion,...

Updated September 13, 2024 Thousands of people asked Google last month: “Is Guam a U.S. territory?” The quick answer? Yes. However, the longer answer is actually more interesting—and it reveals Guam’s unique global status as well as its rich history. Through 15 fascinating facts, we’ll take you through a quick tour of the series of events that led Guam to its position today as a U.S. territory, populated by citizens of diverse origins with a vibrant culture to share. #1: Guam is part of the Mariana Islands. Sort of. Guam is a member of the Mariana Island archipelago, aa crescent-shaped line of islands in the...

For many people, pets are family, and it’s impossible to conceive of a move that doesn’t allow for bringing the family dog or cat. If you’re in this camp—and you’re relocating to Guam—you should know that Guam is a rabies-free island. As such, you will need to do some planning to 1) make sure that your dog or cat can make the trip with you and 2) that they’ll spend the least amount of time possible in quarantine. In this article, we’ll walk you through the entire process of moving your pet to Guam so you’ll know exactly what to expect. We’ll also provide you...

When it comes to ensuring a long life for your business, some owners focus exclusively on the day-to-day: getting customers in the door, delivering top-level service and fostering repeat business. While those processes are the lifeblood of any successful company, it’s also important to look ahead to the future—and plan for the unexpected.  That’s where a business continuity plan comes in. What happens to your business in the case of a fire, flood, power interruption—or some other unexpected event that interrupts your business’s operations? How will you serve your customers? How will you keep revenue coming in the door? How will you continue to pay your employees?  Your business continuity...

When you’re hiring a project manager, the concept of risk management may not be at the top of your mind. This can be especially true if you’re still gathering proposals.   However, when your project manager skillfully employs risk management techniques throughout a project—such as an FF&E installation or an office and industrial move—your venture is much more likely to come in on time and on budget.   As a result, understanding your project manager’s approach to risk management can be an important differentiator in the vetting process.  In this article, we’ll share four questions you can use in interviews with project managers that will shed light on their approaches to risk management. These questions will help you understand who’s best equipped for the job, and who’s got...

Guam’s status as a U.S. territory has long created confusion for those traveling or moving to the island. We hear questions all the time, like: “Is a flight from the mainland to Guam considered international or domestic?” Or: “Do U.S. citizens need to bring their passports when they fly to Guam?”  However, perhaps the most common question we deal with on a daily basis is:   “Do I have to go through customs when I move to Guam?   (Or move back to the mainland?)”  The short answer? Yes.   We’ll walk you through the longer answer in this article to address pretty much everything we think you need...