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Human factors that affect healthcare cybersecurity
Healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks because of the volume of protected health information (PHI) they handle.
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Albany ENT & Allergy Services faces $500K fine after ransomware attacks
Albany ENT and Allergy Services (AENT) will pay a $500,000 penalty and invest $2.25 million in cybersecurity upgrades after failing to protect...
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The HIPAA contact and resource guide
Understanding HIPAA compliance can be challenging, especially when verifying privacy and security or reporting potential violations. Whether you're a...
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Improving healthcare with digital competence
Investing in digital competence education for healthcare workers, complete with practical training in HIPAA compliant email solutions, can create a...
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Oklahoma Spine Hospital email breach exposes 38,945
On July 1, 2024, the hospital detected unauthorized access to an employee email account, potentially compromising sensitive information for 38,945...
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Ransomware attack on Equinox compromises patient and employee data
New York-based human services provider Equinox disclosed a data security breach from April 29, 2024, impacting over 21,500 individuals. The incident,...
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What is a web shell?
A web shell is a malicious script that cybercriminals can use to execute arbitrary commands on a compromised server. Web shells can lead to data...
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OCR imposes $100,000 fine on Rio Hondo Community Mental Health Center
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fined Rio Hondo Community Mental Health Center in California...
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Building patient trust through equity-centered designed digital tools
One of the biggest challenges in healthcare today involves mistrust among diverse populations. These challenges are often closely linked to a history...
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Are senior care facilities covered entities under HIPAA?
Not every senior care facility is a covered entity, but those that provide medical care and handle protected health information (PHI) must adhere to...
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How facial recognition technology is changing healthcare privacy
Facial recognition technology (FRT) is transforming healthcare with applications that promise earlier diagnoses and more personalized treatments. New...
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Federal authorities warn healthcare sector about Godzilla webshell threat
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued an urgent warning to healthcare organizations about the Godzilla webshell, a...
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Fighting for reproductive rights among people with chronic conditions
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....