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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 4:27:50 AM
Social workers must adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which mandates the protection of patient information and requires certain forms to ensure compliance. HIPAA forms, which document compliance, “ensure that...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 3:31:47 AM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 generated federal regulations that apply to healthcare professionals and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 3:23:11 AM
As part of a broader security strategy, automatic logout helps healthcare providers protect sensitive information, reduce the risk of data breaches,...
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HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules apply to employer health plans that receive, use, and disclose protected health information (PHI) related to an...
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With growing awareness to protect sensitive health information, questions arise when health information is shared outside traditional medical...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 13, 2024 6:13:12 PM
Most period-tracking apps are not covered by HIPAA, leaving user health data vulnerable to legal requests.
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Abby Grifno: Nov 13, 2024 6:08:47 PM
Eagle Bank has reported an incident impacting their MasterCard debit card customers.
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 13, 2024 6:05:57 PM
Most period-tracking apps are not directly associated with a healthcare provider or covered entity. They typically collect data for consumer use...
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On October 31, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $500,000 settlement with Plastic...
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Farah Amod: Nov 13, 2024 3:31:45 AM
The healthcare sector has seen a rise in ransomware attacks, even as many other industries have experienced a decline. According to the State of...
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Farah Amod: Nov 13, 2024 3:22:24 AM
Nokia, a leader in telecommunications, is investigating a cybersecurity breach after a hacker, known as IntelBroker, claimed to have accessed and is...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 12, 2024 5:52:41 PM
Healthcare data breaches expose sensitive information of patients and clients. Despite advances in cybersecurity, healthcare organizations remain...
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Farah Amod: Nov 12, 2024 5:34:02 PM
Insider threats put the healthcare industry's security and confidentiality of patient data at risk. Healthcare organizations often overlook potential...
