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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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Cybersecurity 101

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

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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.

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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...

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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...

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Are group chats HIPAA compliant

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 21, 2024 8:03:20 PM

Group chats can be HIPAA compliant, but not all chat platforms are automatically secure enough to meet HIPAA's standards. To be HIPAA compliant,...

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Atrium Health faces data breach

Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 21, 2024 7:43:41 PM

On September 13, 2024, Atrium Health confirmed a data breach linked to a phishing attack. The incident has raised concerns about the security of...

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Organ donation registries and HIPAA

Kirsten Peremore: Sep 21, 2024 8:24:52 AM

Registries serve as a centralized database where individuals voluntarily register their consent to donate organs, tissue, or eyes. While organ...

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What is HIPAA certification?

Farah Amod: Sep 20, 2024 10:45:00 AM

HIPAA certification is a more advanced form of HIPAA training that provides a thorough understanding of the regulations and encourages a culture of...