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Farah Amod: Oct 2, 2024 6:55:22 AM
HIPAA violations can have serious consequences for both healthcare organizations and individual employees. The severity of a violation, along with factors such as the employee's compliance history and the organization's sanctions policy, may result...
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Farah Amod: Oct 2, 2024 6:51:59 AM
HIPAA gives patients greater control over health information through several provisions. These include the rights to access, consent, privacy,...
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Farah Amod: Oct 2, 2024 6:25:42 AM
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is pushing to eliminate outdated password rules in a sweeping overhaul to enhance security...
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Farah Amod: Oct 1, 2024 11:36:15 AM
A data leak has exposed the personal and employment information of over 100 million Americans. The breach occurred due to a background check...
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Farah Amod: Oct 1, 2024 10:00:00 AM
A third-party administrator (TPA) in healthcare is an independent individual or organization responsible for managing administrative tasks for an...
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Farah Amod: Sep 30, 2024 3:11:12 AM
According to IBM, “Kerberoasting is a cyberattack that exploits the Kerberos authentication protocol. Threat actors steal Kerberos service tickets to...
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Farah Amod: Sep 26, 2024 3:48:11 PM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a piece of legislation that influences how organizations manage sensitive patient...
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Farah Amod: Sep 26, 2024 3:28:30 PM
The Health-ISAC’s Healthcare Heartbeat report discusses ransomware and cybercrime trends that could affect healthcare organizations. The resource...
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Farah Amod: Sep 24, 2024 6:44:12 PM
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned businesses, urging them to bolster their defenses against business email compromise (BEC)...
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Farah Amod: Sep 24, 2024 5:57:49 PM
HIPAA compliant VoIP is an essential aspect of secure healthcare communication. Healthcare organizations can ensure compliance and benefit from the...
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Farah Amod: Sep 24, 2024 3:29:56 AM
Maintaining HIPAA compliance is challenging but necessary for safeguarding patient data. Knowing how enforcement works, what penalties can be...
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Farah Amod: Sep 24, 2024 3:10:33 AM
The introduction of computerized clinical decision support systems (CDSS) allows healthcare providers to enhance their decision-making capabilities....
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Farah Amod: Sep 23, 2024 5:32:52 PM
Implementing a healthcare compliance program has benefits beyond legal and ethical obligations. These programs enhance patient safety, prevent fraud...
