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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 8, 2024 3:31:12 AM
While HIPAA does not explicitly mention micro-segmentation, it is a security approach aligning with HIPAA’s security requirements by limiting access to patient data. By restricting access to only what a provider needs, it can greatly reduce the risk...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 5, 2024 5:15:00 AM
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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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 5:11:00 PM
Negative reviews can be a stressful situation for any medical professional. Reviews often drive psychiatrists to want to clarify or defend their...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 6:11:44 AM
Non-routine disclosures refer to the instances where protected health information (PHI)is shared for unique or unexpected situations. These...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 6:06:04 AM
People are often lulled into a sense of security by familiar domains, leading to accessing websites and communications without much thought. Threat...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 4:30:00 AM
There are cases where full access to patient health is necessary, such as for diagnosis or public health purposes.The minimum necessary standard...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 4:14:45 AM
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that some Medicare Advantage (MA) companies may be using health risk assessments (HRAs) and chart reviews...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 3:52:10 AM
Mental and physical health often work in tandem and patients may experience physical symptoms as a result of mental health disorders. Primary care...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 3:45:00 AM
Hijacking communications between patients and providers often allows cybercriminals to extract information and solicit payments and other actions...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 1, 2024 5:29:40 PM
In May 2024, hackers breached Landmark Admin’s network, encrypting systems and stealing sensitive information from over 800,000 people.
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 1, 2024 4:51:29 PM
The HHS has settled its first enforcement action in the OCR’s Risk Analysis Initiative in a settlement with the Bryan County Ambulance Authority.
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 31, 2024 1:39:05 PM
Laredo Medical Center (Laredo) is suing Xavier Becerra, the Secretary of the HHS, over a Medicare payment dispute concerning low-income patient care.
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 31, 2024 1:22:44 PM
While related, deidentification and limited data sets are distinct concepts under HIPAA with each serving a specific purpose in the healthcare...
