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8 lessons from the Change Healthcare ransomware attack

The recent ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), has shown the vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity. This event illustrates the consequences of such breaches and provides beneficial lessons for...

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Cyberattack on hospital affects 316,000 people

A cyberattack on Anna Jaques Hospital, identified during the 2023 holiday season, breached the sensitive data of 316,000 individuals.

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Understanding the Meaningful Use program

Meaningful Use refers to standards established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to encourage healthcare organizations to use...

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Inmediata breach exposes 1.6M patients' data causing $250K settlement

Inmediata Health Group has agreed to a $250,000 settlement for HIPAA violations. The settlement follows a 2019 data breach that exposed the personal...

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What is the difference between use and disclosure of PHI?

The key difference between "use" and "disclosure" of PHI lies in whether the information is shared internally within the same organization (use) or...

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The issue with EHR vendor lock-in

When an Electronic health record (EHR) system is not flexible or interoperable with other tools, healthcare providers can have difficulty sharing...

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Handling PHI when reporting workplace violence

When evidence used in workplace violence (WPV) reports contains identifiable details about a patient that could link them to the organization and the...

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Using empathetic language in weight-related discussions

Empathetic language is the art of using words to show understanding and care for another person’s feelings. According to a study published in the...

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Center for Vein Restoration reports data breach affecting over 445,000

The Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), a Maryland-based clinic, disclosed a major data breach impacting the protected health information (PHI) of...

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HealthAlliance fined $550K for cybersecurity oversight

New York healthcare provider HealthAlliance was ordered to pay $550,000 for failing to address a known cybersecurity vulnerability, resulting in a...

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How do organizations monitor HIPAA compliance?

Monitoring HIPAA compliance is a continuous process that requires a proactive and systematic approach. From implementing policies to conducting...

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What are strong security practices?

Strong security practices and methodologies, such as email authentication, are advisable to protect organizations from cyber threats. These are...

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The impact of the CMS proposed rule on the authorization process

Prior authorization (PA) is a process where healthcare providers must obtain approval from insurers before delivering specific treatments or...

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