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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 13, 2024 6:05:57 PM
Most period-tracking apps are not directly associated with a healthcare provider or covered entity. They typically collect data for consumer use rather than for healthcare treatment, billing, or operational purposes and, therefore, don’t fall under...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 12, 2024 3:19:57 AM
The HIPAA Privacy Rule does not require business associates to provide individuals with an accounting of disclosures. This responsibility falls...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 11, 2024 6:17:40 PM
A single breach can lead to significant financial losses, damage to reputation, and legal liabilities. Fortunately, proactive planning and robust...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 8, 2024 5:35:02 PM
Mental health professionals, like all healthcare providers, must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 8, 2024 5:13:41 PM
Schneider Electric is investigating a ransomware attack claimed by the Hellcat group. The group is demanding $125,000 in baguettes and threatening to...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 7, 2024 12:46:03 PM
Business associates do not have the authority to grant individuals the opportunity to amend their PHI. Patients must submit amendment requests to the...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 6, 2024 2:26:28 PM
Canadian law enforcement authorities recently apprehended Alexander Moucka, also known by the online aliases Judische and Waifu, in connection with a...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 6, 2024 3:12:42 AM
Business associates are not required to give individuals direct access to their protected health information (PHI). However, they must assist the...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 5, 2024 4:47:50 PM
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released guidance to help operators...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 5, 2024 1:43:59 PM
Canadian law enforcement has arrested Alexander Moucka, a suspect in a significant cyberattack that compromised the data of numerous Snowflake...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 5, 2024 7:34:08 AM
Blood banks are generally not bound by HIPAA, but they adhere to FDA regulations, state privacy laws, and their own confidentiality policies to...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 4, 2024 4:59:24 PM
Electronic business associate agreements (BAAs), signed with an electronic signature, are permissible under the HIPAA Privacy Rule if they meet all...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 4, 2024 3:30:14 PM
Cybersecurity performance goals (CPGs) are a set of cybersecurity best practices and minimum-security standards developed by the Cybersecurity and...
