2 min read

The true cost of sending a fax when it comes to HIPAA compliance

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...

2 min read

Providence School discloses large data breach causing week-long outage

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...

2 min read

What do therapists think of online therapy?

Online psychological interventions have surged in recent times, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. When the world was compelled to adapt to...

1 min read

Vulnerabilities in email archiving

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...

4 min read

Audit control in HIPAA compliance

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...

4 min read

Safeguarding privacy amidst increasing data breaches

Farah Amod: Sep 23, 2024 3:06:50 AM

The year 2024 has seen a notable increase in data breaches, with many companies and institutions falling victim to cyberattacks. These incidents have...

1 min read

Easing workforce shortages in rural organizations

Kirsten Peremore: Sep 22, 2024 6:55:06 PM

Shortages and administrative issues in rural healthcare often stem from limited funding, leading to lower salaries and fewer resources. The isolation...

3 min read

Benefits of using PHI in patient communications

Farah Amod: Sep 22, 2024 6:47:56 PM

In the healthcare industry, organizations have to begin using protected health information (PHI) in patient communications or risk falling behind....

8 min read

Cybersecurity 101

Farah Amod: Sep 22, 2024 6:38:47 PM

1 min read

DELL employees data exposed in potential data breach

Kirsten Peremore: Sep 22, 2024 1:34:42 PM

Dell has potentially experienced a leak exposing the data of over 10,000 employees.

4 min read

Are patients willing to pay for better privacy?

People value their privacy, yet the cost and risks of maintaining it are usually ignored. In healthcare, it is not always well-defined to balance...

3 min read

Who does HIPAA apply to?

Liyanda Tembani: Sep 21, 2024 8:17:19 PM

HIPAA applies to covered entities, which include healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses, as well as their business...