The drastic effects of patient no-shows

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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 when patients do not show up for scheduled health visits without canceling or rescheduling. Although...

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The silent crisis of LGBTQ+ mental health in schools

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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...

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Elitecare Emergency Hospital reports 24,754 exposed in data breach

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Elitecare Emergency Hospital reports 24,754 exposed in data breach

On September 16, 2024, Elitecare Emergency Hospital notified the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights about a network...

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The interplay between bankruptcy law and HIPAA

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The interplay between bankruptcy law and HIPAA

With cyberattacks becoming more common in the healthcare industry, healthcare providers' likelihood of bankruptcy increases. This can raise some red...

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What do therapists think of online therapy?

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What do therapists think of online therapy?

Online psychological interventions have surged in recent times, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. When the world was compelled to adapt to...

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Are patients willing to pay for better privacy?

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Are patients willing to pay for better privacy?

People value their privacy, yet the cost and risks of maintaining it are usually ignored. In healthcare, it is not always well-defined to balance...

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Microsoft detects Vanilla Tempest in new healthcare ransomware

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Microsoft detects Vanilla Tempest in new healthcare ransomware

Microsoft reports that a ransomware group, Vanilla Tempest, is now targeting U.S. healthcare organizations using INC ransomware in a recent wave of...

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Senior citizens at risk after Welcome Health data breach

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Senior citizens at risk after Welcome Health data breach

On September 6, 2024, a senior primary care facility, Welcome Health, reported that an unauthorized individual accessed an employee's email,...

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Wisconsin county scrutinized after 11-month breach notification delay

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Wisconsin county scrutinized after 11-month breach notification delay

After discovering a cybersecurity breach on October 4, 2023, Richland County, Wisconsin, only sent letters notifying affected residents in August....

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A guide to reporting HIPAA violations

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A guide to reporting HIPAA violations

Anyone who suspects a HIPAA violation by a healthcare provider, an insurance company, or another covered entity, must report the violation to the...

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182,670 patients affected by Illinois Bone & Joint Institute breach

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182,670 patients affected by Illinois Bone & Joint Institute breach

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) recently disclosed that a network security breach exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 182,670...

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How the NIST Cybersecurity Framework relates to HIPAA compliance

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How the NIST Cybersecurity Framework relates to HIPAA compliance

Recently, healthcare providers and health plans have been major targets of cyberattacks, causing the impermissible disclosure of protected health...

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A comprehensive list of federal agencies that must be HIPAA compliant

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A comprehensive list of federal agencies that must be HIPAA compliant

HIPAA compliance is often discussed in the context of covered entities like healthcare providers and insurance companies but many federal agencies...

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