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Social media HIPAA violation series: Online reviews

A New Jersey psychiatric practice faced a $30,000 settlement after disclosing patient information in responses to online reviews.

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What is patient-generated health data?

Patient-generated health data (PGHD) allows patients to participate in their health management by reporting data related to their well-being or...

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What are robust cybersecurity practices?

Robust security practices refer to a comprehensive set of actions, tools, and strategies designed to protect systems, networks, and data from...

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What are regional extension centers?

Regional extension centers (RECs) are organizations established under the HITECH Act to provide technical assistance and support to healthcare...

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How do cybercriminals use stolen data?

Cybercriminals use stolen data for many malicious purposes, like financial gain, extortion, and more.

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The HITECH Act and funding workforce development

The HITECH Act was a piece of legislation that addressed shortages of skilled professionals needed for electronic health records (EHRs) and other...

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Patient authorization exceptions

Under HIPAA, patient authorization exceptions allow protected health information (PHI) disclosure without consent for treatment, payment, and...

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International outsourcing and HIPAA compliance

As the healthcare sector becomes more globalized, local hospitals must understand the HIPAA implications of outsourcing to non-US-based...

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Two dating websites face database breach

Cybercriminals have targeted two dating websites, resulting in over 850,000 users having their data accessed.

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US officials urge Americans to encrypt texts

With increasing cyberattacks targeting phones, encrypted text messaging may become a necessity.

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Screen Actors Guild Health Plan faces class action lawsuit over data breach

A class action lawsuit was filed against the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Health Plan...

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Why Russia is often linked to ransomware cases

Russia frequently appears in discussions about cyber attacks, and for good reason. The country’s geopolitical climate, legal policies, and thriving...

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Suspect arrested in targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione, the suspected gunman in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested in Pennsylvania after a five-day...

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