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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 1, 2024 6:30:35 AM
The CISA has released a federal plan to improve cybersecurity coordination and defense across over 100 federal agencies.
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 1, 2024 6:27:24 AM
On September 24, 2024, the HHS OIG released a report illustrating the need for improved oversight of remote patient monitoring in Medicare.
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 29, 2024 7:51:25 PM
When discussing nontreatment purposes in healthcare, we’re referring to ways that protected health information (PHI) is used beyond direct patient...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 29, 2024 11:51:42 AM
Automatic logoffs are designed to automatically sign users out of a system after a specified period of inactivity. This function is essential in...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 27, 2024 3:30:45 AM
According to the Journal of Medical Systems study ‘Security Techniques for the Electronic Health Records’, “Breaches in physical safeguards are the...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 26, 2024 4:00:29 PM
HIPAA prohibits healthcare staff from sharing forms of patient data on their personal social media accounts.
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 26, 2024 10:27:05 AM
HIPAA applies to fundraising activities if patient data is used in communications meant for acquiring potential donors.
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 26, 2024 9:08:37 AM
School immunization records are protected by HIPAA when they are created and maintained by covered entities rather than schools. In this instance,...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 24, 2024 7:00:01 PM
The FCC and AT&T have settled in the aftermath of the mobile company's 2024 data breach.
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 23, 2024 5:58:13 PM
The genetic testing and ancestry company 23andMe has agreed to a $30 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit was filed against it for a...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 23, 2024 6:31:20 AM
The cost to send a fax varies widely, ranging from a few cents per page with online services to a few thousand dollars to purchase and maintain a...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 23, 2024 3:25:56 AM
Vulnerabilities in email archiving include email spoofing and phishing attacks leading to unauthorized access or data tampering. These...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 22, 2024 6:55:06 PM
Shortages and administrative issues in rural healthcare often stem from limited funding, leading to lower salaries and fewer resources. The isolation...
