An overview of clinical decision support systems

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An overview of clinical decision support systems

The introduction of computerized clinical decision support systems (CDSS) allows healthcare providers to enhance their decision-making capabilities. These intelligent systems use cutting-edge technologies to provide personalized, data-driven...

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23andMe reaches $30m settlement after data breach impacts millions

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23andMe reaches $30m settlement after data breach impacts millions

The genetic testing and ancestry company 23andMe has agreed to a $30 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit was filed against it for a...

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Benefits of a compliance program in healthcare

Implementing a healthcare compliance program has benefits beyond legal and ethical obligations. These programs enhance patient safety, prevent fraud...

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Elitecare Emergency Hospital reports 24,754 exposed in data breach

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Elitecare Emergency Hospital reports 24,754 exposed in data breach

On September 16, 2024, Elitecare Emergency Hospital notified the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights about a network...

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The interplay between bankruptcy law and HIPAA

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The interplay between bankruptcy law and HIPAA

With cyberattacks becoming more common in the healthcare industry, healthcare providers' likelihood of bankruptcy increases. This can raise some red...

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Patient-initiated electronic communication

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Patient-initiated electronic communication

Patient-initiated electronic communication refers to how patients can connect with healthcare providers using digital platforms, such as email,...

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Atrium Health provides notice of data breach from phishing attack

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Atrium Health provides notice of data breach from phishing attack

Atrium Health, a North Carolina-based non-profit hospital network, recently faced an email breach.

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The true cost of sending a fax when it comes to HIPAA compliance

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The true cost of sending a fax when it comes to HIPAA compliance

The cost to send a fax varies widely, ranging from a few cents per page with online services to a few thousand dollars to purchase and maintain a...

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Providence School discloses large data breach causing week-long outage

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Providence School discloses large data breach causing week-long outage

The Providence Public School Board, which oversees 39 schools in Rhode Island, recently faced a data breach that disrupted the network and caused a...

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What do therapists think of online therapy?

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What do therapists think of online therapy?

Online psychological interventions have surged in recent times, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. When the world was compelled to adapt to...

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Vulnerabilities in email archiving

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Vulnerabilities in email archiving

Vulnerabilities in email archiving include email spoofing and phishing attacks leading to unauthorized access or data tampering. These...

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Audit control in HIPAA compliance

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Audit control in HIPAA compliance

Audit controls enable organizations to detect unauthorized access or unusual activity involving protected health information (PHI) or electronic...

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Safeguarding privacy amidst increasing data breaches

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Safeguarding privacy amidst increasing data breaches

The year 2024 has seen a notable increase in data breaches, with many companies and institutions falling victim to cyberattacks. These incidents have...

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