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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 16, 2024 3:33:07 AM
In August 2024, the OCR released a cybersecurity newsletter on the role of facility access controls under the HIPAA Security Rule. The newsletter provides guidance on using facility access controls within healthcare organizations to safeguard...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 16, 2024 3:22:42 AM
Subcontractors are considered business associates under HIPAA when they directly handle, manage, or can access protected health information (PHI) as...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 12, 2024 5:30:00 AM
The HIPAA rules for video conferencing in teletherapy require that any platform used has encryption, secure user authentication, and safe data...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 10, 2024 5:34:14 PM
Healthcare providers can ensure HIPAA compliance when handling patient-generated health data (PGHD) by treating it as protected health information...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 9, 2024 4:28:00 PM
Healthcare providers can maintain HIPAA compliance in patient communication through Internet of Things (IoT) devices by implementing robust security...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 9, 2024 10:30:00 AM
HIPAA requires that emails containing protected health information (PHI) be securely managed, retained, and deleted to prevent unauthorized access...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 5, 2024 6:38:20 AM
HIPAA applies to covered entities, as well as their business associates. Non-compliance with HIPAA can result in severe consequences, including civil...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 5, 2024 3:34:45 AM
Blockchain, a technology that stores information like electronic health records (EHRs) in blocks, can help organizations securely manage patient...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 5, 2024 3:17:15 AM
In healthcare, a blockchain is a database of health information stored in blocks, making it more secure. In 2022, the healthcare industry further...
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 4, 2024 1:27:49 PM
Subcontractors can be considered business associates under HIPAA if they handle protected health information (PHI) as part of their services. If the...
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Liyanda Tembani: Aug 15, 2024 8:43:56 AM
Enzo Biochem, Inc. has agreed to a $4.5 million settlement after a cyberattack in April 2023 compromised the personal and private health information...
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Liyanda Tembani: Jul 23, 2024 9:00:15 AM
SkinCure Oncology recently discovered that an unauthorized party accessed certain email accounts, potentially compromising personal information.
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Liyanda Tembani: Jul 17, 2024 7:13:12 PM
Eight countries have warned about the speed and efficiency of China-based hackers accessing government networks.
