Wisconsin county scrutinized after 11-month breach notification delay

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Wisconsin county scrutinized after 11-month breach notification delay

After discovering a cybersecurity breach on October 4, 2023, Richland County, Wisconsin, only sent letters notifying affected residents in August. Several residents took to Facebook, questioning the county's response plan and demanding more...

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Data minimization and HIPAA

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Data minimization and HIPAA

Data minimization contributes to HIPAA compliance by ensuring that only the minimum necessary amount of protected health information (PHI) is...

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The basics of HIPAA compliance

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The basics of HIPAA compliance

HIPAA compliance involves protecting patient health information through the key regulations: the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, and the Breach...

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A guide to reporting HIPAA violations

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A guide to reporting HIPAA violations

Anyone who suspects a HIPAA violation by a healthcare provider, an insurance company, or another covered entity, must report the violation to the...

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LVHN reaches $65 million settlement over 2023 data breach

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LVHN reaches $65 million settlement over 2023 data breach

Lehigh Valley Health Network has agreed to a $65 million settlement following a class-action lawsuit over a 2023 data breach that exposed sensitive...

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182,670 patients affected by Illinois Bone & Joint Institute breach

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182,670 patients affected by Illinois Bone & Joint Institute breach

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) recently disclosed that a network security breach exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 182,670...

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Handling the mental health impacts of climate change in vulnerable populations

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Handling the mental health impacts of climate change

When individuals face severe consequences like losing homes or enduring the stress of displacement, there is a need for immediate psychological help...

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When can a GP share information when treating the same family?

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When can a GP share information with family?

A General Practitioner (GP) can share information between family members with their permission, during care coordination, or in emergencies.

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Should informal caregivers be HIPAA compliant?

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Should informal caregivers be HIPAA compliant?

Informal caregivers are those who provide unpaid medical care for another individual. Informal caregivers are not required to be HIPAA compliant;...

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What are predictive analytics exploits?

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What are predictive analytics exploits?

Predictive analytics exploits are techniques that analyze historical data to forecast future events, helping organizations make informed decisions...

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Incident reports in the compliance reporting process

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Incident reports in the compliance reporting process

Healthcare settings are inherently prone to accidents and incidents that can impact patients and organizations. Maintaining an incident reporting...

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How the NIST Cybersecurity Framework relates to HIPAA compliance

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How the NIST Cybersecurity Framework relates to HIPAA compliance

Recently, healthcare providers and health plans have been major targets of cyberattacks, causing the impermissible disclosure of protected health...

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When are shadow records a risk to healthcare cybersecurity?

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When are shadow records a risk to healthcare cybersecurity?

Shadow records are patient records in systems separate from themain patient record systems in healthcare organizations. These systems are often...

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