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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 17, 2025 10:39:07 AM
Terminating a business associate agreement (BAA) means ending the legal contract between a covered entity and a business associate. This action formally ends the obligations and responsibilities of both parties regarding the handling, use, and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 15, 2025 7:00:06 PM
The legal liabilities stemming from data breaches are extensive and multifaceted. Beyond fines and lawsuits, organizations risk long-term damage to...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 15, 2025 5:23:45 PM
Discrimination in AI is the unfair or unequal treatment of individuals or groups by AI systems, often stemming from biases in data or algorithmic...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 15, 2025 8:33:06 AM
The HHS Office for Civil Rights reflects on a year of advancing healthcare equity and civil rights through rule updates, enforcement actions, and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 15, 2025 5:48:47 AM
Yes, educational email campaigns are an integral part of marketing. These campaigns focus on providing valuable information to the audience, building...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 14, 2025 3:59:49 PM
The HHS Office for Civil Rights has issued guidance to healthcare entities on responsibly using AI tools, emphasizing compliance with...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 13, 2025 12:27:54 PM
An insider threat is a security risk that comes from within an organization. It involves individuals who have access to an organization's systems,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 10, 2025 5:43:40 PM
Protected health information (PHI) is among the most sensitive data in healthcare, and safeguarding establishes patient privacy, maintains trust, and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 10, 2025 4:00:00 PM
Elgon Inc. and Virtual Private Network Solutions have agreed to pay $170,000 in fines and implement corrective action plans after investigations...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 10, 2025 10:22:47 AM
Patients can be charged a fee for requesting a copy of their protected health information (PHI), but the fee must comply with the guidelines set...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 9, 2025 4:34:30 PM
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions often involve transferring sensitive patient information between entities. Ensuring HIPAA compliance during this...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 9, 2025 3:00:08 PM
A U.S. Army communications specialist was arrested in Texas for allegedly leaking presidential call logs and hacking telecommunications firms as part...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 7:23:21 PM
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for HIPAA compliant email ensure organizations meet the privacy and security requirements mandated by the Health...
