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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 Surgery Associates of South Dakota (PSA) following a ransomware attack that compromised more than...
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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...
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For more than three decades, covered entities, like healthcare organizations, have turned to consultants and risk managers for guidance on the...
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While not all DCPs are regulated by HIPAA, using HIPAA compliant email can help DCPs build patient trust through transparency and accountability. It...
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On October 24, 2024, Gándara Center reported a data security breach that exposed theprotected health information (PHI)of current and former patients.
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Health data stakeholders must distinguish between the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Health Breach Notification Rule and the Health Insurance...
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During the recent Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security conference, Rahul Gaitonde, HHS Cyber Security...
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On October 23, 2024, the HHS Cyber Security Operations Cyber Threat Intelligence Branch released a list of notable cyber threat actors, including...
