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The challenge of healthcare fraud

Farah Amod: Dec 25, 2024 1:00:00 AM

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Why covered entities should use encryption–even if it isn’t required

Farah Amod: Dec 24, 2024 9:01:41 PM

In healthcare, protecting patient information is a top priority. Many people think HIPAA requires encryption for electronic protected health...

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PIH Health ransomware breach exposes 17M records

Farah Amod: Dec 23, 2024 6:16:37 PM

Hackers claim to have exfiltrated 17 million patient records in a ransomware attack on PIH Health.

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HIPAA compliance with tracking technologies

Farah Amod: Dec 23, 2024 11:51:33 AM

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets strict guidelines to protect patient information, including how tracking...

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Do medical marijuana companies need to comply with HIPAA?

Farah Amod: Dec 20, 2024 10:00:00 AM

As the U.S. government considers reclassifying cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance, the conversation around patient privacy and...

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What is deception technology?

Farah Amod: Dec 20, 2024 7:16:00 AM

Deception technology is an innovative strategy for preventing cyberattacks. It involves creating a realistic decoy environment to divert...

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What is XDR?

Farah Amod: Dec 20, 2024 6:41:58 AM

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, organizations are turning to advanced tools to protect sensitive data and maintain seamless operations....

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Types and consequences of HIPAA violations

Farah Amod: Dec 18, 2024 3:34:14 PM

Healthcare professionals frequently ask about how HIPAA violations can vary and how they may impact a professional or practice. The answer depends on...

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Anna Jaques Hospital ransomware attack exposes patient records

Farah Amod: Dec 18, 2024 3:09:08 PM

Hackers leak over 300,000 patient records in Anna Jaques Hospital ransomware attack.

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How healthcare analytics is changing patient care

Farah Amod: Dec 18, 2024 3:25:22 AM

Healthcare analytics is making a real difference in patient care. Instead of focusing on how much care is provided, it’s now about improving results...

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Romania's election systems targeted in over 85,000 cyberattacks

Farah Amod: Dec 17, 2024 12:54:05 PM

Romania faces election turmoil after over 85,000 cyberattacks and a TikTok disinformation campaign linked to Russia disrupted presidential voting.

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The importance of secure healthcare information management

Farah Amod: Dec 17, 2024 9:42:45 AM

With over 328 million terabytes of data generated daily, cyber threats are rising as criminals seek to exploit this valuable resource. Today, secure...