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Exploring the ethics of telehealth
Telehealth and telemedicine have transformed healthcare, opening the door to innovative medical services, from simple consultations to more specialized care.
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The human factor in healthcare cybersecurity
One of the most insidious threats facing health care today is the rise of social engineering attacks that take advantage of human vulnerabilities....
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Rethinking student support with psychoeducational text messaging
“Psychoeducation is generally known as the information and resources provided to school staff, families, and students by mental health professionals...
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Why certain hospitals have a higher risk of violating HIPAA
Hospitals must prevent HIPAA violations using an advanced cybersecurity framework, staff training, and behavioral policies.
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PRC-Saltillo experiences data breach affecting 51,627
Ohio-based healthcare provider Prentke Romich Company (operating as PRC-Saltillo) filed a data breach notification with the Massachusetts Attorney...
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VA employees improperly accessed medical records of both VP candidates
At least a dozen employees at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) improperly accessed the medical records of two vice presidential nominees,...
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Online psychotherapy's promise and perils
The digital era rebooted our perceptions about health, and psychotherapy online has become a mainstream alternative, benefiting patients and...
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Supporting men's mental health with technology
Mental health challenges affect both men and women, but there isn’t nearly as much conversation about men’s mental health. While we’ve made some...
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How to retain therapy clients
Therapists must retain their clients to continue care and develop a meaningful therapeutic relationship.
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OCR secures $250,000 in fourth ransomware settlement
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights has agreed to a $250,000 settlement with Cascade Eye and Skin Centers...
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siParadigm data breach affects more than 26,000 individuals
A New Jersey-based medical diagnostic lab, siParadigm, recently reported a data breach impacting 26,534 individuals.
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The drastic effects of patient no-shows
Missed appointments, or "no-shows," are becoming a problem that even the most basic service systems have not invented a solution yet. No-shows occur...
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The silent crisis of LGBTQ+ mental health in schools
Adolescents’ mental health has become a serious concern, particularly among sexual and gender minority youth, with anxiety, depression, and suicide...