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U.S. Treasury sanctions Russian cryptocurrency

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 30, 2024 3:21:53 AM

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Russian cryptocurrency exchanges Cryptex and PM2BTC because of laundering allegations. It’s believed that these...

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New Snipbot malware variant discovered

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 29, 2024 5:45:07 PM

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Choosing authentication types for healthcare

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 27, 2024 3:23:44 AM

Selecting the right authentication types for healthcare systems keeps patient information secure while maintaining ease of access for authorized...

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HIPAA compliance and ambulance service providers

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 25, 2024 10:13:16 AM

HIPAA requires ambulance service providers to take significant measures to ensure patient information is protected and handled in compliance with the...

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Who needs HIPAA compliance training

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 25, 2024 9:39:29 AM

Any individual or entity that handles protected health information (PHI) is required to follow HIPAA rules and receive training to ensure compliance.

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Patient-initiated electronic communication

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 23, 2024 2:09:23 PM

Patient-initiated electronic communication refers to how patients can connect with healthcare providers using digital platforms, such as email,...

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Audit control in HIPAA compliance

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 23, 2024 3:20:35 AM

Audit controls enable organizations to detect unauthorized access or unusual activity involving protected health information (PHI) or electronic...

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Are group chats HIPAA compliant

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 21, 2024 8:03:20 PM

Group chats can be HIPAA compliant, but not all chat platforms are automatically secure enough to meet HIPAA's standards. To be HIPAA compliant,...

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Atrium Health faces data breach

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 21, 2024 7:43:41 PM

On September 13, 2024, Atrium Health confirmed a data breach linked to a phishing attack. The incident has raised concerns about the security of...

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Is sending patients to collections a HIPAA violation?

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 20, 2024 10:15:00 AM

While sending an account to collections is a standard healthcare practice, healthcare providers must understand how to navigate this process without...

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FAQs: Audit trails and HIPAA

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 20, 2024 3:04:40 AM

Audit trails keep track of system events, identifying individuals who accessed specific data and at what time. In the context of HIPAA, audit trails...

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Impact of insurance fraud on the economy

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 19, 2024 7:25:44 AM

Insurance fraud is a serious and growing problem affecting all economic sectors, including healthcare. According to a 2022 study conducted for the...