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Cybersecurity trends and threats in healthcare

The Health-ISAC’s Healthcare Heartbeat report discusses ransomware and cybercrime trends that could affect healthcare organizations. The resource offers insights into threat actor activities and the potential risks they pose to healthcare...

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FBI issues warning on surging BEC scams causing $55 billion in losses

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned businesses, urging them to bolster their defenses against business email compromise (BEC)...

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HIPAA compliant Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

HIPAA compliant VoIP is an essential aspect of secure healthcare communication. Healthcare organizations can ensure compliance and benefit from the...

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HIPAA violations & enforcement

Maintaining HIPAA compliance is challenging but necessary for safeguarding patient data. Knowing how enforcement works, what penalties can be...

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An overview of clinical decision support systems

The introduction of computerized clinical decision support systems (CDSS) allows healthcare providers to enhance their decision-making capabilities....

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Benefits of a compliance program in healthcare

Implementing a healthcare compliance program has benefits beyond legal and ethical obligations. These programs enhance patient safety, prevent fraud...

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Safeguarding privacy amidst increasing data breaches

The year 2024 has seen a notable increase in data breaches, with many companies and institutions falling victim to cyberattacks. These incidents have...

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Benefits of using PHI in patient communications

In the healthcare industry, organizations have to begin using protected health information (PHI) in patient communications or risk falling behind....

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What is HIPAA certification?

HIPAA certification is a more advanced form of HIPAA training that provides a thorough understanding of the regulations and encourages a culture of...

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Unsecured database exposes therapy records from mental health firm

A security breach has exposed the health details of thousands of individuals seeking mental health and addiction treatment services.

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Incident reports in the compliance reporting process

Healthcare settings are inherently prone to accidents and incidents that can impact patients and organizations. Maintaining an incident reporting...

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2024 OCR cybersecurity newsletter

As cyberattacks and data breaches increase, improving physical security in healthcare facilities is necessary. HIPAA-covered entities and business...

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