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Benefits of digitalization in healthcare

The digitalization of healthcare has transformed how health services are how the healthcare system operates. Many practices rely on digitalized medical records, online appointment setting, and digital communication. The new landscape presents...

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Healthcare data protection strategies

Healthcare organizations face the challenge of protecting sensitive patient information. From personal identities to medical histories, this data is...

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Top cybersecurity focus areas revealed at HHS and NIST conference

The HHS/NIST conference, titled Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security 2024, took place on October 24, 2024, in...

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Best practices for secure data management

With 328.77 million terabytes of data created daily, it's no surprise that cyber threats are on the rise, as criminals look to exploit this valuable...

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How to file OCR complaint forms

Patients have the right to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) if their health information privacy or security has been...

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Health data breach impacts millions

An investigation revealed that a database in the Mexican healthcare sector was left unprotected, exposing several million individuals’ sensitive...

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September 2024 healthcare data breach insights

According to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Breach Portal, healthcare data breaches saw a notable decline in September 2024, with only 34...

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Texas doctor challenges HHS over reproductive health privacy rule

A physician in Texas has initiated a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in an effort to halt enforcement of a recently...

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Microsoft creates fake Azure tenants to combat phishing

Microsoft has adopted an innovative approach to counter phishing attacks, effectively luring cybercriminals into carefully crafted honeypots by...

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HIPAA and divorce

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ensures the protection of protected health information (PHI) during divorce. It makes...

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Does HIPAA apply to fitness and health clubs?

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Does HIPAA apply to fitness and health clubs?

Fitness and health clubs are not considered covered entities under HIPAA. However, there are potential exceptions, like a wellness program under a...

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Does HIPAA apply to professional medical interpreters?

Professional medical interpreters assist in facilitating communication between healthcare providers and patients with limited proficiency in the...

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What are the exceptions to HIPAA?

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What are the exceptions to HIPAA?

HIPAA exceptions include general rulings, emergency scenarios, state and federal exclusions, operational and occupational variations, and exceptions...

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