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Farah Amod: Sep 16, 2024 6:21:33 AM
As cyberattacks and data breaches increase, improving physical security in healthcare facilities is necessary. HIPAA-covered entities and business associates should understand that safeguarding electronic protected health information (ePHI) requires...
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Farah Amod: Sep 15, 2024 2:37:38 PM
Email is a common communication tool, but it also attracts malicious actors. To strengthen your email security, focus on Domain Name System (DNS)...
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Farah Amod: Sep 13, 2024 1:04:34 PM
The HIPAA privacy rule has three exceptions allowing healthcare providers to disclose PHI without patient authorization: treatment, payment, and...
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Farah Amod: Sep 12, 2024 9:15:00 AM
The recent Snowflake data breach has sparked concern across the cybersecurity field, showing that data continues to be a top target for attackers....
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Farah Amod: Sep 11, 2024 12:54:01 PM
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has rolled out a new portal to improve how cyber incidents and data breaches are...
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Farah Amod: Sep 11, 2024 7:42:34 AM
A faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is under scrutiny as the company prepares to testify before Congress. Lawmakers try to...
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Farah Amod: Sep 10, 2024 4:56:32 PM
A database is an organized collection of structured information or data stored electronically in a computer system. It is usually controlled by a...
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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...
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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...
