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Farah Amod: Sep 10, 2024 12:01:06 PM
A business associate agreement (BAA) is a legally binding contract establishing a relationship between a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its business associates. The purpose of this agreement...
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Farah Amod: Sep 10, 2024 9:15:42 AM
While therapy is built on a foundation of trust and confidentiality, therapists must sometimes disclose information in the interest of public safety....
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Farah Amod: Sep 10, 2024 3:21:31 AM
Electronic data interchange (EDI) has recently impacted how healthcare organizations manage and share information. The technology enables the secure...
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Farah Amod: Sep 9, 2024 3:59:44 PM
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, “HIPAA required HHS to establish national standards for electronic transactions to...
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Farah Amod: Sep 9, 2024 10:15:00 AM
The healthcare industry in the United States has transformed over the years, focusing on ensuring equitable access to emergency medical care...
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Farah Amod: Sep 6, 2024 3:40:22 PM
Despite cybersecurity policies and employee training programs, healthcare organizations frequently fall victim to cyberattacks. Organizations must...
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Farah Amod: Sep 6, 2024 3:04:35 PM
A cipher is a cryptographic algorithm that transforms intelligible data, known as plaintext, into an unintelligible form, called ciphertext. A cipher...
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Farah Amod: Sep 6, 2024 2:52:04 PM
Cloud computing is now a fundamental aspect of modern business operations, making the security and protection of cloud-based systems more necessary...
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Farah Amod: Sep 6, 2024 6:39:31 AM
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has imposed a $2.95 million fine on the California-based security camera provider Verkada. The penalty resolves...
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Farah Amod: Sep 6, 2024 6:30:00 AM
To avoid security breaches' financial and reputational risks, companies must focus on prevention, hire skilled personnel, and use advanced security...
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Farah Amod: Sep 6, 2024 5:37:53 AM
Encryption protects the healthcare industry for sensitive patient information, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. Healthcare...
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Farah Amod: Sep 5, 2024 4:53:37 PM
Marketing efforts in healthcare must work with requirements outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), like keeping...
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Farah Amod: Sep 5, 2024 11:10:24 AM
The data breach at National Public Data, a Florida-based public records data broker, has led to a series of investigations, legal actions, and...
