Social media and patient information

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Social media and patient information

HIPAA prohibits healthcare staff from sharing forms of patient data on their personal social media accounts.

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Understanding HIPAA

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Understanding HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a piece of legislation that influences how organizations manage sensitive patient...

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Cybersecurity trends and threats in healthcare

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Cybersecurity trends and threats in healthcare

The Health-ISAC’s Healthcare Heartbeat report discusses ransomware and cybercrime trends that could affect healthcare organizations. The resource...

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Managing pediatric PHI under HIPAA

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Managing pediatric PHI under HIPAA

Considerations for managing pediatric PHI under HIPAA include being compliant with the Privacy Rule, which grants parents access to their child's...

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Avoiding HIPAA violations when fowarding emails

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Avoiding HIPAA violations when fowarding emails

Healthcare organizations can avoid HIPAA violations when forwarding emails by using HIPAA compliant email systems, encrypting emails and attachments,...

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Does HIPAA apply to fundraising?

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Does HIPAA apply to fundraising?

HIPAA applies to fundraising activities if patient data is used in communications meant for acquiring potential donors.

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How does HIPAA apply to student immunization records?

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How does HIPAA apply to student immunization records?

School immunization records are protected by HIPAA when they are created and maintained by covered entities rather than schools. In this instance,...

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The silent crisis of LGBTQ+ mental health in schools

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The silent crisis of LGBTQ+ mental health in schools

Adolescents’ mental health has become a serious concern, particularly among sexual and gender minority youth, with anxiety, depression, and suicide...

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CorrectCare lawsuit reaches settlement over data breach

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CorrectCare lawsuit reaches settlement over data breach

The Kentucky-based healthcare administration organization recently agreed to settle a lawsuit regarding a data breach for $6.49 million.

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Telegram agrees to turn over information to authorities

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Telegram agrees to turn over information to authorities

Telegram, a popular communication app, has finally agreed to turn over phone numbers and IP addresses of individuals using the app for illegal...

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HIPAA compliance and ambulance service providers

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HIPAA compliance and ambulance service providers

HIPAA requires ambulance service providers to take significant measures to ensure patient information is protected and handled in compliance with the...

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Who needs HIPAA compliance training

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Who needs HIPAA compliance training

Any individual or entity that handles protected health information (PHI) is required to follow HIPAA rules and receive training to ensure compliance.

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$13 Million FCC settlement following major data breach affecting millions

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$13 Million FCC settlement following major data breach affecting millions

The FCC and AT&T have settled in the aftermath of the mobile company's 2024 data breach.

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