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Using dual roles for security and privacy officers in healthcare

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 15, 2024 4:52:55 PM

Organizations often combine the roles of Security and Privacy officers because the organization is too small to facilitate separate roles or to...

Is HIPAA compliance necessary when communicating with school counselors?

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 15, 2024 8:37:25 AM

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Can healthcare organizations share patient information with a caller?

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 15, 2024 3:24:57 AM

Healthcare organizations can share a patient's information with a caller if the patient has agreed to it and the caller follows specific privacy...

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Zimbra email server exploit poses serious security risk

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 12, 2024 6:13:37 PM

Recently, hackers have been exploiting a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, CVE-2024-45519, in Zimbra email servers. The flaw allows...

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HHS warns about Trinity ransomware

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 12, 2024 4:59:51 PM

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) released a profile of a recent threat actor emerging in the U.S.

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Supreme Court declines to weigh in on emergency abortion case in Texas

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 12, 2024 4:56:12 PM

The Supreme Court declined to hear the Biden Administration’s appeal against a ruling upholding Texas’ abortion ban and blocking the enforcement of...

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Communication barriers impacting rural healthcare organizations

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 12, 2024 5:54:16 AM

Communication is a cornerstone of patient care in all healthcare organizations. From clear conversations with patients about treatment to consistent...

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Understanding HIPAAs right of access to individuals research data

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 11, 2024 1:45:00 PM

HIPAA’sright of access allows individuals to take control of their health data even when it comes to research data. If their data is part of a...

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What is data rights management?

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 11, 2024 10:20:51 AM

Data rights management (DRM) refers to the technologies and processes used to control how digital data is accessed, shared, and used. These processes...

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Characteristics of effective communication in a mental health setting

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 11, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Communication in mental health creates a supportive and understanding environment where individuals feel safe to share their thoughts and emotions....

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When is accessing medical records a HIPAA breach?

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 10, 2024 7:30:00 AM

Accessing medical records constitutes a breach if it involves unauthorized access, use, or disclosure that compromises the security or privacy of PHI.

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Microsoft report uncovers cybersecurity threat to critical U.S. sectors

Kirsten Peremore: Oct 9, 2024 7:51:32 AM

A recently released report by Microsoft shows a cybersecurity group seemingly posing a risk to healthcare organizations.