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Farah Amod: Oct 11, 2024 9:30:00 AM
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conducted its annual healthcare cybersecurity survey, showing the current state of cybersecurity in the industry and the challenges that organizations face. This report offers a...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 11, 2024 8:00:00 AM
Communication in mental health creates a supportive and understanding environment where individuals feel safe to share their thoughts and emotions....
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Telehealth and telemedicine have transformed healthcare, opening the door to innovative medical services, from simple consultations to more...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 11, 2024 3:21:50 AM
The ACLU of Alaska claims that the Alaska Department of Corrections and its software provider, NaphCare, improperly exposed sensitive medical...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 11, 2024 3:12:48 AM
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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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 10, 2024 7:30:00 AM
Four healthcare organizations have recently reported email account breaches, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive patient data. The impacted...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 10, 2024 7:30:00 AM
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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Farah Amod: Oct 9, 2024 3:05:06 PM
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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Farah Amod: Oct 9, 2024 2:34:57 PM
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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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 9, 2024 7:51:32 AM
A recently released report by Microsoft shows a cybersecurity group seemingly posing a risk to healthcare organizations.
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Farah Amod: Oct 9, 2024 7:03:35 AM
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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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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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 8, 2024 5:31:32 PM
Baptist Health Medical Center has begun notifying affected patients following unauthorized access to their IT environment.
