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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 HIPAA regulations.
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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....
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Does HIPAA apply to astronauts?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) itself does not directly apply to astronauts in the International Space Station...
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Over 1.8 million patients affected by Summit Pathology cyberattack
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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White House calls for global action as ransomware threatens healthcare
During a United Nations Security Council briefing, the Biden administration called ransomware attacks a “public health crisis” that transcends...
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When HIPAA applies to employer-provided health plans
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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Protecting health information in airline wheelchair repairs
With growing awareness to protect sensitive health information, questions arise when health information is shared outside traditional medical...
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Plastic Surgery Associates of South Dakota Settles with OCR for $500,000
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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How Trump 2.0 could transform healthcare policies and privacy
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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The HHS’ 5 best practices for HIPAA compliance
During the recent Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security conference, the Department of Health and Human Services...
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The intersection between HIPAA and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) often intersect in healthcare and...