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Farah Amod: Oct 15, 2024 4:55:05 PM
To address the issue of the protection of consumer health data, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has implemented changes to the health breach notification rule (HBNR), originally introduced in 2009. The revised regulation safeguards individuals'...
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Farah Amod: Oct 15, 2024 3:45:16 PM
Code sets and transactions are standardized codes used for data elements in healthcare. These codes can simplify the exchange of information and lead...
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Farah Amod: Oct 15, 2024 12:44:46 PM
As healthcare professionals increasingly rely on mobile technology for patient care, HIPAA compliance has become a growing concern. The Centers for...
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Farah Amod: Oct 12, 2024 6:14:26 AM
A health monitoring system is a technology-based solution enabling the remote monitoring of a patient's health. It encompasses many devices, sensors,...
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Farah Amod: Oct 11, 2024 7:54:29 PM
A recent survey revealed that 67% of healthcare organizations have faced ransomware attacks in the past year. Cyber threat groups are targeting...
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Farah Amod: Oct 11, 2024 9:30:00 AM
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conducted its annual healthcare cybersecurity survey, showing the current state of...
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Farah Amod: Oct 9, 2024 3:05:06 PM
A recent investigation has revealed that the data breach at Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...
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Farah Amod: Oct 9, 2024 2:34:57 PM
HIPAA compliant Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems are designed to store and transmit PHI while mitigating data privacy and security risks....
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Farah Amod: Oct 9, 2024 7:03:35 AM
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has given a hefty €91 million fine to Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and...
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Farah Amod: Oct 7, 2024 2:12:08 PM
According to Crowdstrike, “Pass-the-hash (PtH) is a type of cybersecurity attack in which an adversary steals a “hashed” user credential and uses it...
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Farah Amod: Oct 5, 2024 6:56:25 AM
HIPAA does not allow patients to sue for violations. However, under state laws, healthcare providers can be sued. Patients can file complaints with...
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Farah Amod: Oct 4, 2024 1:00:00 AM
The HIPAA Privacy Rule mandates security standards for HIPAA-covered entities to protect patient information and promote cybersecurity policies....
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Farah Amod: Oct 3, 2024 8:59:48 AM
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly transformed many industries, and healthcare is no exception. Along with the benefits, there are growing...
