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Farah Amod: Sep 24, 2024 3:29:56 AM
Maintaining HIPAA compliance is challenging but necessary for safeguarding patient data. Knowing how enforcement works, what penalties can be imposed, and the best practices to follow enables healthcare providers to address potential violations...
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Farah Amod: Sep 24, 2024 3:10:33 AM
The introduction of computerized clinical decision support systems (CDSS) allows healthcare providers to enhance their decision-making capabilities....
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 23, 2024 5:58:13 PM
The genetic testing and ancestry company 23andMe has agreed to a $30 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit was filed against it for a...
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Farah Amod: Sep 23, 2024 5:32:52 PM
Implementing a healthcare compliance program has benefits beyond legal and ethical obligations. These programs enhance patient safety, prevent fraud...
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On September 16, 2024, Elitecare Emergency Hospital notified the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights about a network...
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With cyberattacks becoming more common in the healthcare industry, healthcare providers' likelihood of bankruptcy increases. This can raise some red...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 23, 2024 2:09:23 PM
Patient-initiated electronic communication refers to how patients can connect with healthcare providers using digital platforms, such as email,...
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Abby Grifno: Sep 23, 2024 6:48:54 AM
Atrium Health, a North Carolina-based non-profit hospital network, recently faced an email breach.
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 23, 2024 6:31:20 AM
The cost to send a fax varies widely, ranging from a few cents per page with online services to a few thousand dollars to purchase and maintain a...
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Abby Grifno: Sep 23, 2024 6:13:29 AM
The Providence Public School Board, which oversees 39 schools in Rhode Island, recently faced a data breach that disrupted the network and caused a...
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Online psychological interventions have surged in recent times, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. When the world was compelled to adapt to...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 23, 2024 3:25:56 AM
Vulnerabilities in email archiving include email spoofing and phishing attacks leading to unauthorized access or data tampering. These...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 23, 2024 3:20:35 AM
Audit controls enable organizations to detect unauthorized access or unusual activity involving protected health information (PHI) or electronic...
