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HHS launches nationwide campaign to highlight maternal mental health hotline

The HHS recently announced the launch of an awareness campaign for the maternal mental health hotline for 24/7 support and resources to women experiencing mental health challenges.

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What is geropsychology? 

Geropsychology provides tailored care for older patients with an approach that promotes preventative measures to protect patient’s mental health.

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What is destructive malware?

Threat actors often choose to exploit the most commonly accessed and least protected points of entry into the networks of the organizations they...

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The difference between misinformation and disinformation

Both misinformation and disinformation can erode trust in medical providers and even the healthcare system as a whole. Misinformation refers to false...

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How to handle the threat of lost devices 

With the shift towards digital records, healthcare facilities rely on mobile devices to access and store patient data. These devices are prime...

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Maryland cybersecurity conference rallies leaders against cybercrime

On November 7, 2024, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland and the University of Maryland hosted a cybersecurity conference to...

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Why psychiatrists should care about backgrounds in virtual sessions

When psychiatrists conduct virtual sessions, the potential risk posed by the background setting is often overlooked. Small things like an Alexa...

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The impact of maternal care on mental health

When their mental health information is kept secure and confidential, mothers are more likely to be open about their feelings and any issues they're...

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Missouri law firm experiences data breach impacting healthcare client

Thompson Coburn faced a targeted hacking incident, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive files related to their client, Presbyterian...

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Email breach at Kaiser Permanente exposes patient data in Oakland

On November 1, 2024, Kaiser Permanente notified patients of a recent data breach affecting over 40,000 patients. Threat actors gained access to the...

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Massive breach at Mystic Valley Elder Services exposes info of 87,000

Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) experienced a security incident earlier this year, resulting in the exposure of over 80,000 patients' data.

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Understanding micro-segmentation

While HIPAA does not explicitly mention micro-segmentation, it is a security approach aligning with HIPAA’s security requirements by limiting access...

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What is the 405(d) effort?

405(d) is a program targeted at tackling the prevalent cybersecurity threat healthcare organizations face nationwide. The program aims to provide...

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