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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 12, 2024 5:30:39 AM
When the use of marijuana is prescribed or discussed by a healthcare provider, the information is protected under HIPAA.
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 12, 2024 5:30:00 AM
The HIPAA rules for video conferencing in teletherapy require that any platform used has encryption, secure user authentication, and safe data...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 12, 2024 5:15:00 AM
Violating HIPAA rules is now more expensive, as penalty fines will increase due to inflation adjustments recently announced by the Department of...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 12, 2024 3:25:58 AM
A blind signature is a cryptographic method that hides the content of a message while it is being signed. It’s often used when the sender wants to...
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Farah Amod: Sep 11, 2024 12:54:01 PM
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has rolled out a new portal to improve how cyber incidents and data breaches are...
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Farah Amod: Sep 11, 2024 7:42:34 AM
A faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is under scrutiny as the company prepares to testify before Congress. Lawmakers try to...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 11, 2024 7:27:51 AM
In May 2023, a vulnerability was discovered in the MOVEit software, a third-party file transfer application developed by Progress Software. This...
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On September 6, 2024, I received what seemed to be a routine text message about a delivery I was expecting.The message, supposedly from The Courier...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Sep 11, 2024 3:26:54 AM
Disclosing a minor’s PHI involves careful consideration of both HIPAA regulations and state-specific laws. While parents generally have the right to...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 11, 2024 3:18:36 AM
WAN optimization improves data transfer processes by using various techniques including compression.
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Liyanda Tembani: Sep 10, 2024 5:34:14 PM
Healthcare providers can ensure HIPAA compliance when handling patient-generated health data (PGHD) by treating it as protected health information...
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Addressing the opioid crisis while staying HIPAA compliant is a delicate balance, but it’s one that healthcare providers must master if we’re ever...
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Kirsten Peremore: Sep 10, 2024 5:09:08 PM
Multi-agency services in healthcare bring together different health and social service experts to provide comprehensive care to patients. By working...
