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The fall of Roe v. Wade brought a dark reality into the lives of many Americans, but most of all to those who suffer from chronic health conditions. Already experiencing health inequity, these individuals now face additional pressure from abortion...
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) itself does not directly apply to astronauts in the International Space Station...
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Colorado-based Summit Pathology Laboratories, Inc., reported a major cyberattack to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),...
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During a United Nations Security Council briefing, the Biden administration called ransomware attacks a “public health crisis” that transcends...
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HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules apply to employer health plans that receive, use, and disclose protected health information (PHI) related to an...
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With growing awareness to protect sensitive health information, questions arise when health information is shared outside traditional medical...
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On October 31, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $500,000 settlement with Plastic...
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President-elect Donald Trump’s return could bring several changes in US health policy, with reforms across Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and...
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During the recent Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security conference, the Department of Health and Human Services...
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) often intersect in healthcare and...
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With a second term on the horizon, Trump’s cybersecurity policies could shape the future of US defenses against ransomware, business email...
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Hospital overcrowding is a global issue that affects the number of resources available and the quality of care. According to Theron Govender, a final...
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Generally no, but since the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) often handles protected health information (PHI), using HIPAA compliant...
