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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 16, 2024 5:28:12 PM
Verizon has restored service following a major outage that affected thousands of customers across the U.S., with the FCC investigating the cause.
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 15, 2024 3:52:22 PM
In recent months, four HIPAA-covered entities—Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, Connally Memorial Medical Center, Rim Country Health and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 15, 2024 3:31:06 AM
While some patients may prefer other communication methods, healthcare providers are often required by law to notify individuals of a data breach....
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 14, 2024 2:50:56 PM
Email is an efficient way to notify patients about a data breach due to its speed, scalability, and accessibility. It allows healthcare organizations...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 11, 2024 7:38:28 PM
The healthcare industry is increasingly leveraging digital tools to improve patient access, offer services like appointment scheduling, and even...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 11, 2024 10:09:56 AM
Email retention in healthcare ensures compliance, supports legal obligations, enhances patient care, and strengthens data security. By implementing...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 11, 2024 3:21:50 AM
The ACLU of Alaska claims that the Alaska Department of Corrections and its software provider, NaphCare, improperly exposed sensitive medical...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 11, 2024 3:12:48 AM
Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner have introduced a new bill intended to enhance cybersecurity within the healthcare industry. The proposed...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 10, 2024 7:30:00 AM
Four healthcare organizations have recently reported email account breaches, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive patient data. The impacted...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 7, 2024 2:22:12 PM
Retaining text messages can protect organizations legally by preserving accurate records of communications in the event of legal disputes, regulatory...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 7, 2024 7:12:02 AM
During public health crises, the ethical obligation to maintain confidentiality can come into conflict with the need to protect the wider population...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 7, 2024 6:16:39 AM
A recent incident has raised concerns over inmate privacy, with the electronic records for over 70 individuals incarcerated in Alaska’s prison...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 7, 2024 6:09:31 AM
In response to the growing threat of cyberattacks on the healthcare sector, two Democratic senators have proposed a new bill to strengthen...
