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Farah Amod: Jan 1, 2025 1:05:10 PM
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), “Individuals, organizations, and agencies that meet the definition of a covered entity under HIPAA must comply with the Rules' requirements to protect the privacy and security of...
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Farah Amod: Jan 1, 2025 12:29:31 PM
Protecting sensitive patient information is a top priority in healthcare, especially as organizations work closely with third-party service...
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Farah Amod: Dec 31, 2024 1:03:22 PM
A phishing attack on the Illinois Department of Human Services exposed the personal and public assistance data of over 1.1 million clients.
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Farah Amod: Dec 31, 2024 12:30:23 PM
In healthcare, protecting patient information is mandatory, and HIPAA sets specific guidelines to ensure that protected health information (PHI)...
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Farah Amod: Dec 30, 2024 6:13:31 PM
A Texas judge has blocked a federal privacy rule, citing conflicts with state laws on abortion and gender care.
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Farah Amod: Dec 30, 2024 10:17:18 AM
Cybercriminals have set their sights on the healthcare sector, and recent breaches have shown just how vulnerable this industry has become. With...
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Farah Amod: Dec 29, 2024 9:33:17 AM
In healthcare, where so much is at stake, the supply chain is fundamental for getting medications, equipment, and resources where they’re needed...
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Farah Amod: Dec 28, 2024 10:28:04 AM
Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a concern for healthcare organizations and business associates...
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Farah Amod: Dec 28, 2024 10:18:00 AM
The HIPAA security rule permits sending electronic protected health information (ePHI) via email or the Internet, provided safeguards are in place to...
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Farah Amod: Dec 27, 2024 5:00:00 PM
As healthcare providers, patients, and families understand the complexities of hospital communication, a common question arises: what information can...
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Farah Amod: Dec 27, 2024 11:13:24 AM
The domain name system (DNS) translates human-readable domain names into machine-readable IP addresses. However, this system is not immune to...
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Farah Amod: Dec 27, 2024 8:30:24 AM
The HIPAA privacy rule requires healthcare entities to create and follow policies for safely disposing of protected health information (PHI),...
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Farah Amod: Dec 27, 2024 8:18:18 AM
Golden ticket attacks are when criminals infiltrate the Kerberos authentication system. They are a serious cybersecurity threat, especially for...
