red digital lock for post OnePoint Patient Care reports data breach affecting 795,000

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OnePoint Patient Care reports data breach affecting 795,000

On October 14, 2024, Arizona-based OnePoint Patient Care, a leading hospice pharmacy, disclosed a data breach that compromised the personal information of more than 795,000 individuals.

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HHS identifies healthcare’s most urgent cyber threats

During the recent Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security conference, the HHS urged healthcare organizations to...

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Microsoft experts address AI bias at HLTH 2024 conference

The recent HLTH 2024 conference, held October 20-23 in Las Vegas, gathered leaders and innovators to explore the future of healthcare technology,...

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Improve patient privacy in underfunded clinics with secure email

In many under-resourced healthcare facilities across the world, patient privacy can become compromised, especially when a high volume of patients is...

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New bill proposes $1.3 billion for upgrades and stricter compliance penalties

Amid a surge in healthcare data breaches, US Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner have introduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability...

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HHS fines Gums Dental Care $70,000 for violating HIPAA Right of Access

The US Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a $70,000 penalty to Gums Dental Care in Silver Spring, MD, for...

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How social media perpetuates health misinformation

Misinformation about health has become a global issue, undermining health equity through distorted access to proper and truthful information.

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Combating election-themed phishing attacks

As the 2024 US presidential election draws near, cybercriminals are using phishing emails to target individuals and organizations. Using aHIPAA...

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How cybercriminals are exploiting the 2024 US election

According to cybersecurity experts, there has been a sudden increase in politically themed cyber threats with the upcoming 2024 US presidential...

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Confronting racial bias in Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Generative artificial intelligence is the new revolution in our world. However, Ashwini K.P., UN Special Rapporteur at the Human Rights Council...

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Russian APT29 hackers exploit vulnerabilities in global cyberattack

U.S. and U.K. cyber agencies have jointly issued a warning about the ongoing attacks by Russian-linked APT29 hackers, exploiting vulnerabilities in...

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HHS imposes $240,000 penalty on Providence Medical Institute

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $240,000 civil monetary penalty against Providence...

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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...

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