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HIPAA non-compliance penalties during emergencies

In March 30, 2020, the OCR released a notification which stated: ‘During the COVID-19 national emergency, which also constitutes a nationwide public health emergency, covered health care providers subject to the HIPAA Rules may seek to communicate...

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The strengths and weaknesses of using ChatGPT in healthcare

ChatGPT is an AI tool recognized for its potential applications in medical education, consultation, and research. However, its use in clinical...

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Does Godaddy offer HIPAA compliant web hosting? (2025 update)

Based on our research, Godaddy is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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Is Brevo HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, Brevo is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...

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International operation dismantles 8Base ransomware group

International law enforcement dismantled the 8Base ransomware group, arresting four suspects in Thailand and seizing its infrastructure after over...

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Is it illegal for healthcare organizations to post fake reviews?

“The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule prohibiting businesses from posting fake or misleading reviews. The new rule imposes hefty...

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How deepfakes are threatening healthcare authenticity

What is a deepfake? A deepfake is a fake media file, like an image, video, or sound, produced by AI processes such as deep learning to accurately...

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Is Doctible HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

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

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Is Campaigner HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)

Based on our research, Campaigner is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...

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How HSR premerger notifications impact healthcare organizations

Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notifications are part of the U.S. antitrust regulatory framework. According to an FTC document on HSR, “The Act...

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HHS delays HIPAA rule on pharmacy standards

HHS has postponed the implementation of the HIPAA final rule modifying retail pharmacy standards, citing the need for further review and correction...

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Brightline reaches $7m data breach settlement

A data breach occurred within Brightline in January 2023 when the Clop ransomware group exploited a remote code execution vulnerability in Fortra’s...

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Are e-consultants covered entities?

The classification of e-consults under HIPAA depends on how they function within the healthcare organization. E-consults involved in direct patient...

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