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Global leaders unite to combat ransomware attacks on healthcare systems

A joint statement by the United States Mission to the United Nations was released in November 2024, calling for countries to take action against ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector.

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Balancing real-time messaging and documentantion requirements

Real-time messaging and documentation can simplify communication, improve care coordination, and ensure accurate, up-to-date patient records,...

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Notifying patients of provider availability changes

Healthcare practices should notify patients of provider availability changes through HIPAA compliant communication channels, such as encrypted email,...

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Social media HIPAA violations

In the first half of 2018 alone, more than 56% of the 4.5 billion compromised data records were tied to social media incidents. These breaches can...

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What is RSA encryption?

Rivest-ShamirAldeman (RSA) is one of the most widely used security methods for protecting sensitive information. Named after its inventors, Ron...

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Maintaing HIPAA compliance when patients share PHI over social media

To maintain HIPAA compliance when patients send protected health information (PHI) via social media, respond without disclosing PHI and direct them...

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The HIPAA contact and resource guide 

Understanding HIPAA compliance can be challenging, especially when verifying privacy and security or reporting potential violations. Whether you're a...

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Healthcare breach roundup: Week of 11/11/24

The following breaches in healthcare were reported this week:

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Improving healthcare with digital competence

Investing in digital competence education for healthcare workers, complete with practical training in HIPAA compliant email solutions, can create a...

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Oklahoma Spine Hospital email breach exposes 38,945

On July 1, 2024, the hospital detected unauthorized access to an employee email account, potentially compromising sensitive information for 38,945...

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How to share coping strategies for patients estranged from family

HIPAA compliant email offers a secure and reliable complement to therapy practices. Patients benefit from consistent support while providers are...

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Ransomware attack on Equinox compromises patient and employee data

New York-based human services provider Equinox disclosed a data security breach from April 29, 2024, impacting over 21,500 individuals. The incident,...

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What is a web shell?

A web shell is a malicious script that cybercriminals can use to execute arbitrary commands on a compromised server. Web shells can lead to data...

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