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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) itself does not directly apply to astronauts in the International Space Station (ISS). However, NASA incorporates HIPAA’s privacy principles when handling astronaut medical data.
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 15, 2024 11:46:54 AM
Communication is the cornerstone of effective healthcare. Every patient visit, every procedure, and every handoff between healthcare providers relies...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 15, 2024 10:42:02 AM
Thousands of Americans affected by a 2024 cyberattack on Bridgeway Center may be eligible for compensation through a class-action settlement offering...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 15, 2024 10:35:06 AM
Threat actors often choose to exploit the most commonly accessed and least protected points of entry into the networks of the organizations they...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 15, 2024 10:26:46 AM
Both misinformation and disinformation can erode trust in medical providers and even the healthcare system as a whole. Misinformation refers to false...
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Farah Amod: Nov 15, 2024 9:50:20 AM
A recent industry report by Claroty has shown the economic toll of cyberattacks, providing insights for businesses striving to fortify their defenses...
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Colorado-based Summit Pathology Laboratories, Inc., reported a major cyberattack to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),...
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Farah Amod: Nov 14, 2024 6:08:50 PM
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released an enhanced Security Risk Assessment (SRA)...
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During a United Nations Security Council briefing, the Biden administration called ransomware attacks a “public health crisis” that transcends...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 10:28:22 AM
Safeguarding protected health information (PHI) ensures patient privacy and compliance with HIPAA, and protects against breaches. It includes best...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 6:14:38 AM
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) refers to a network of connected medical devices, applications, and systems that communicate data over the...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 4:35:13 AM
Orthopedics Rhode Island announced a data breach that compromised sensitive patient information, encompassing personal and medical details. They...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 4:27:50 AM
Social workers must adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which mandates the protection of patient information...
