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DOJ probes ex-ransomware negotiator over alleged kickback scheme

A former DigitalMint employee is under criminal investigation for allegedly collaborating with ransomware gangs and profiting from customer payments.

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Fifth Circuit overturns 4.3 million HIPAA fine against UT Austin Cancer Center

On January 14, 2021, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a $4.3 million civil penalty imposed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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Primary Health Services Center announces breach

The Louisiana-based non-profit healthcare provider recently notified individuals of a data breach.

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Meta, Zuckerberg settle $8 billion privacy trial with shareholders

An investor lawsuit accusing Meta leadership of enabling repeated user privacy violations has ended in a confidential settlement.

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White House releases AI action plan

The White House released an action plan on July 23 with more than 90 policy recommendations to expand artificial intelligence use, following...

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Federal agencies issue urgent alert against Interlock ransomware

The FBI, CISA, HHS, and MS-ISAC have released a joint advisory warning healthcare organizations about Interlock ransomware, a sophisticated threat...

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Northbay Healthcare agrees to $3.6m settlement over 2024 data breach

The breach affected nearly 570,000 individuals and has now resulted in a class action settlement offering financial and identity protection benefits.

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5 underserved health centers join forces to tackle AI challenges

A small network of FQHCs and one community hospital are testing practical AI tools while helping shape implementation guidance for similar...

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Federal audit uncovers safety risks at North Carolina disability facilities

On July 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released Audit Report A-04-24-02504,...

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Montana Mental Health Center faces a data breach impacting over 87,000

A cyberattack on the Western Montana Mental Health Center has exposed the sensitive personal and health information of nearly 87,000 individuals. The...

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MedStar Health settles 2023 data breach lawsuit for $1.35 million

Patients affected by the breach may be eligible for cash payments or reimbursement of documented expenses.

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How should healthcare organizations communicate with patients after a breach?

“In the first six months of the year, 343 data breaches have been reported to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Organizations are...

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Is XLA Health HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

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Is XLA Health HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, XLA Health is HIPAA compliant because it meets the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...

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