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The basic elements of a HIPAA compliant breach notification

Under HIPAA, covered entities must notify affected individuals, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and in some cases, the media, of any breach involving unsecured protected health information (PHI). Notification must occur...

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Digital privacy in mental healthcare

Digital privacy in mental healthcare can help maintain HIPAA compliance by protecting patient information from unauthorized access, breaches, and...

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HIPAA violations & enforcement

Maintaining HIPAA compliance is challenging but necessary for safeguarding patient data. Knowing how enforcement works, what penalties can be...

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An overview of clinical decision support systems

The introduction of computerized clinical decision support systems (CDSS) allows healthcare providers to enhance their decision-making capabilities....

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23andMe reaches $30m settlement after data breach impacts millions

The genetic testing and ancestry company 23andMe has agreed to a $30 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit was filed against it for a...

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Benefits of a compliance program in healthcare

Implementing a healthcare compliance program has benefits beyond legal and ethical obligations. These programs enhance patient safety, prevent fraud...

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Elitecare Emergency Hospital reports 24,754 exposed in data breach

On September 16, 2024, Elitecare Emergency Hospital notified the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights about a network...

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The interplay between bankruptcy law and HIPAA

With cyberattacks becoming more common in the healthcare industry, healthcare providers' likelihood of bankruptcy increases. This can raise some red...

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Patient-initiated electronic communication

Patient-initiated electronic communication refers to how patients can connect with healthcare providers using digital platforms, such as email,...

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Atrium Health provides notice of data breach from phishing attack

Atrium Health, a North Carolina-based non-profit hospital network, recently faced an email breach.

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

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...

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Providence School discloses large data breach causing week-long outage

The Providence Public School Board, which oversees 39 schools in Rhode Island, recently faced a data breach that disrupted the network and caused a...

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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...

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