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Exploring the ethics of telehealth
Telehealth and telemedicine have transformed healthcare, opening the door to innovative medical services, from simple consultations to more specialized care.
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ACLU Alaska claims privacy violation over inmate health records
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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Senate Bill proposes stricter cybersecurity mandates for healthcare
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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Email account breaches reported by 4 HIPAA-covered entities
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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When is accessing medical records a HIPAA breach?
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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Learning from the CMS data breach
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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HIPAA compliant VoIP services
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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Microsoft report uncovers cybersecurity threat to critical U.S. sectors
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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Meta hit with €91 million fine for lax password safety
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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The human factor in healthcare cybersecurity
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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Baptist Health suffers data breach
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.
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Granular retention schedules and HIPAA
Kirsten Peremore: Oct 8, 2024 5:26:01 PM
Granular retention schedules allow healthcare organizations to precisely classify and manage emails based on their content. The approach reduces the...
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Understanding contingency operations for email
Kirsten Peremore: Oct 8, 2024 1:54:49 PM
Contingency operations refer to military and governmental activities to prepare for, respond to, or recover from unforeseen events or emergencies....