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US Senators propose stricter cybersecurity for healthcare entities

In response to the growing threat of cyberattacks on the healthcare sector, two Democratic senators have proposed a new bill to strengthen cybersecurity measures across the industry. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced the...

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Understanding contextual multi-factor authentication (MFA)

Contextual multi-factor authentication (MFA), also known as adaptive authentication, is an advanced security approach that adjusts authentication...

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The balancing act in healthcare

The "Balancing Act" is a metaphor used to describe the process of managing competing demands, priorities, or responsibilities to maintain equilibrium...

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Understanding data sovereignty

A journal article published in Big Data & Society states that data sovereignty “typically relates in some way to meaningful control, ownership, and...

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The importance of legal counsel on HIPAA compliance teams

Legal counsel in the compliance team is key to understanding HIPAA regulations and addressing potential legal issues. The advisor guarantees that all...

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PRC-Saltillo experiences data breach affecting 51,627

Ohio-based healthcare provider Prentke Romich Company (operating as PRC-Saltillo) filed a data breach notification with the Massachusetts Attorney...

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Weiser Memorial Hospital investigates possible breach

The Boise, Idaho-based hospital is investigating a potential data breach, following threat actors claiming to have sensitive hospital information.

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Can a patient sue for a HIPAA violation?

HIPAA does not allow patients to sue for violations. However, under state laws, healthcare providers can be sued. Patients can file complaints with...

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Patelco Credit Union experiences data breach affecting over a million

In June 2024 Patelco Credit Union fell victim to a ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of over one million current and former...

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Maui health center hit by ransomware attack

Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center experienced a security incident resulting in unauthorized access.

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VA employees improperly accessed medical records of both VP candidates

At least a dozen employees at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) improperly accessed the medical records of two vice presidential nominees,...

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Online psychotherapy's promise and perils

The digital era rebooted our perceptions about health, and psychotherapy online has become a mainstream alternative, benefiting patients and...

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U.S. and T-Mobile agree to a $31.5 million data breach settlement

T-Mobile has agreed to a $31.5 million settlement with the FCC in response to data breaches that affected millions of U.S. consumers over a...

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