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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 16, 2024 3:31:16 PM
Regional extension centers (RECs) are organizations established under the HITECH Act to provide technical assistance and support to healthcare providers, small practices, and those working with underserved populations. The official description on...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 16, 2024 3:30:58 AM
Cybercriminals use stolen data for many malicious purposes, like financial gain, extortion, and more.
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 16, 2024 3:05:16 AM
The HITECH Act was a piece of legislation that addressed shortages of skilled professionals needed for electronic health records (EHRs) and other...
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Liyanda Tembani: Dec 16, 2024 1:00:00 AM
Under HIPAA, patient authorization exceptions allow protected health information (PHI) disclosure without consent for treatment, payment, and...
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As the healthcare sector becomes more globalized, local hospitals must understand the HIPAA implications of outsourcing to non-US-based...
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Abby Grifno: Dec 14, 2024 7:14:36 PM
Cybercriminals have targeted two dating websites, resulting in over 850,000 users having their data accessed.
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Abby Grifno: Dec 14, 2024 7:05:35 PM
With increasing cyberattacks targeting phones, encrypted text messaging may become a necessity.
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A class action lawsuit was filed against the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Health Plan...
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Farah Amod: Dec 14, 2024 6:39:57 PM
Russia frequently appears in discussions about cyber attacks, and for good reason. The country’s geopolitical climate, legal policies, and thriving...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 13, 2024 5:57:24 PM
Luigi Mangione, the suspected gunman in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested in Pennsylvania after a five-day...
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Farah Amod: Dec 13, 2024 12:05:32 PM
The recent ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), has shown the vulnerabilities in healthcare...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 13, 2024 11:59:43 AM
A cyberattack on Anna Jaques Hospital, identified during the 2023 holiday season, breached the sensitive data of 316,000 individuals.
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 13, 2024 7:13:17 AM
Meaningful Use refers to standards established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to encourage healthcare organizations to use...
