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The importance of email retention

Email retention in healthcare ensures compliance, supports legal obligations, enhances patient care, and strengthens data security. By implementing robust email retention policies, healthcare providers can protect themselves from legal risks,...

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HIMSS healthcare cybersecurity survey

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conducted its annual healthcare cybersecurity survey, showing the current state of...

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Characteristics of effective communication in a mental health setting

Communication in mental health creates a supportive and understanding environment where individuals feel safe to share their thoughts and emotions....

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Exploring the ethics of telehealth

Telehealth and telemedicine have transformed healthcare, opening the door to innovative medical services, from simple consultations to more...

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ACLU Alaska claims privacy violation over inmate health records

The ACLU of Alaska claims that the Alaska Department of Corrections and its software provider, NaphCare, improperly exposed sensitive medical...

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Senate Bill proposes stricter cybersecurity mandates for healthcare

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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Email account breaches reported by 4 HIPAA-covered entities

Four healthcare organizations have recently reported email account breaches, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive patient data. The impacted...

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When is accessing medical records a HIPAA breach?

Accessing medical records constitutes a breach if it involves unauthorized access, use, or disclosure that compromises the security or privacy of PHI.

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Learning from the CMS data breach 

A recent investigation has revealed that the data breach at Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...

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HIPAA compliant VoIP services

HIPAA compliant Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems are designed to store and transmit PHI while mitigating data privacy and security risks....

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Microsoft report uncovers cybersecurity threat to critical U.S. sectors

A recently released report by Microsoft shows a cybersecurity group seemingly posing a risk to healthcare organizations.

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Meta hit with €91 million fine for lax password safety

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has given a hefty €91 million fine to Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and...

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The human factor in healthcare cybersecurity

One of the most insidious threats facing health care today is the rise of social engineering attacks that take advantage of human vulnerabilities....

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