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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 27, 2024 2:24:32 PM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes stringent standards for safeguarding protected health information (PHI), with encryption playing a central role in protecting sensitive data. By converting information into...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 26, 2024 7:47:28 PM
A post-breach risk assessment is a structured evaluation conducted after a data breach or cybersecurity incident to determine the scope, impact, and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 26, 2024 7:27:06 PM
Quantum computing in healthcare has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of the industry, particularly in areas such as drug discovery,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 26, 2024 5:19:25 AM
The healthcare industry has seen a gradual increase in data breaches “involving the loss of 500 or more records” from 2009 to 2024. These breaches...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 22, 2024 6:27:26 PM
Nine months after a ransomware attack by ALPHV/BlackCat crippled its operations and exposed data on 100 million people, Change Healthcare has...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 22, 2024 5:48:19 PM
Documenting a data breach while adhering to HIPAA regulations involves following specific steps to ensure compliance, minimize harm, and demonstrate...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 22, 2024 3:27:02 PM
On November 6, 2024, Orthopedics Rhode Island, Inc. (“Ortho RI”) reported a data breach involving sensitive patient information. The healthcare...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 19, 2024 4:12:58 PM
Shadow data refers to data created, stored, or used outside officially sanctioned IT systems or governance frameworks. It typically includes files,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 19, 2024 11:25:44 AM
A ransomware attack by Embargo has allegedly targeted American Associated Pharmacies (AAP). The attackers claim that AAP paid $1.3 million to regain...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 18, 2024 7:00:00 AM
Creating and implementing communication policies that align with HIPAA regulations ensures compliance, protects patient privacy, and maintains the...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 15, 2024 5:33:42 PM
Cummins Behavioral Health Systems has agreed to a $2.1 million class-action settlement offering financial compensation and services to individuals...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 15, 2024 11:46:54 AM
Communication is the cornerstone of effective healthcare. Every patient visit, every procedure, and every handoff between healthcare providers relies...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 15, 2024 10:42:02 AM
Thousands of Americans affected by a 2024 cyberattack on Bridgeway Center may be eligible for compensation through a class-action settlement offering...
