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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 11, 2024 7:38:28 PM
The healthcare industry is increasingly leveraging digital tools to improve patient access, offer services like appointment scheduling, and even provide information via chatbots. However, as healthcare providers adopt these tools, they may...
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Liyanda Tembani: Oct 11, 2024 7:21:16 PM
The main HIPAA risks during mass health screenings include lack of privacy in screening areas, improper handling of paper or digital records,...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 11, 2024 1:45:00 PM
HIPAA’sright of access allows individuals to take control of their health data even when it comes to research data. If their data is part of a...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 11, 2024 10:20:51 AM
Data rights management (DRM) refers to the technologies and processes used to control how digital data is accessed, shared, and used. These processes...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 11, 2024 10:09:56 AM
Email retention in healthcare ensures compliance, supports legal obligations, enhances patient care, and strengthens data security. By implementing...
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Farah Amod: Oct 11, 2024 9:30:00 AM
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conducted its annual healthcare cybersecurity survey, showing the current state of...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 11, 2024 8:00:00 AM
Communication in mental health creates a supportive and understanding environment where individuals feel safe to share their thoughts and emotions....
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Telehealth and telemedicine have transformed healthcare, opening the door to innovative medical services, from simple consultations to more...
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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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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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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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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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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)...
