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HIPAA compliant credit card processing

HIPAA, as a regulatory framework, imposes strict compliance standards on entities that handle health records. However, credit cards are exempted on the premise that credit card processing services deal exclusively with payment information and do not...

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What are the penalties for breaching HIPAA?

Breaching HIPAA regulations can lead to severe financial penalties, criminal charges, and reputational damage. The penalties for HIPAA breaches...

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What are living off the land (LOTL) attacks

According to Crowdstrike, “Living off the land (LOTL) is a fileless malware or LOLbins cyberattack technique where the cybercriminal uses native,...

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Regulations on AI for healthcare workers and nurses

The regulation of AI in healthcare, particularly related to the roles of healthcare workers and nurses, is a complex and changing field. As AI...

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MoneyGram faces data breach with worldwide impact

MoneyGram, a money transfer company, has experienced a cyber attack that led to a data breach affecting many customers worldwide. The incident began...

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Star Health CISO accused of selling 31 million customers data to hacker

Star Health Insurance, a health insurance provider in India, is facing a data breach controversy. A hacker named xenZen claims that a senior...

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What is the FTC’s revised health breach notification rule? 

To address the issue of the protection of consumer health data, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has implemented changes to the health breach...

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Understanding HIPAA transactions and code set rules

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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CMS rules for HIPAA compliance when texting patient data

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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Understanding health monitoring systems

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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Survey reveals ransomware attacks are becoming the norm

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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HIMSS healthcare cybersecurity survey

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conducted its annual healthcare cybersecurity survey, showing the current state of...

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Learning from the CMS data breach 

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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