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In 2024, approximately 168 million individuals were affected by breaches impacting 500 or more. The tenbiggest were responsible for nearly 137 million records, showing lasting vulnerabilities in safeguarding protected health information (PHI).
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Informed consent is more than a procedural formality; it protects patient autonomy on a deeper, almost philosophical level. Informed consent has...
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Brockton Neighborhood Health Center (BNHC) recently disclosed a data breach after detecting unusual activity on its computer network. The breach...
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In December 2024, a bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence released a final report urging Congress to prioritize existing laws over...
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Health apps have revolutionized personal healthcare, helping millions to manage their fitness and medical routines. Yet, as these tools become...
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Effective December 23, 2024, a new HIPAA Privacy Rule requires healthcare providers, covered entities, and business associates to adopt policies...
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) recently confirmed a September ransomware attack, exfiltrating the personal and medical data of...
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996was created to safeguard patients’ protected health information (PHI). Two decades...
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Medical device company Artivion disclosed on December 9, 2024, that a ransomware attack disrupted its systems, affecting order and shipping...
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As the healthcare sector becomes more globalized, local hospitals must understand the HIPAA implications of outsourcing to non-US-based...
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A class action lawsuit was filed against the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Health Plan...
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The Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), a Maryland-based clinic, disclosed a major data breach impacting the protected health information (PHI) of...
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New York healthcare provider HealthAlliance was ordered to pay $550,000 for failing to address a known cybersecurity vulnerability, resulting in a...
