Why encrypted email is a must in remote work settings

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Why encrypted email is a must in remote work settings

With so many healthcare professionals working from home, protecting patient information has become even more challenging. Since email is the most common healthcare communication method and given the recent increase in remote work, cybercriminals...

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Supply chain security Case studies and best practices

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Supply chain security: Case studies and best practices

The healthcare industry is an ideal target for cyberattackers, even more so than most other industries. There are several reasons for this, but the...

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Security camera vendor fined $2.95M for data security violations

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Security camera vendor fined $2.95M for data security violations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has imposed a $2.95 million fine on the California-based security camera provider Verkada. The penalty resolves...

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The cost of security breaches

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The cost of security breaches

To avoid security breaches' financial and reputational risks, companies must focus on prevention, hire skilled personnel, and use advanced security...

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Encryption in healthcare: The basics

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Encryption in healthcare: The basics

Encryption protects the healthcare industry for sensitive patient information, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. Healthcare...

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Helping loved ones cope with mental illness

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Helping loved ones cope with mental illness

Loved ones, like family, friends, and mentors, can provide stability and additional support to those facing mental health challenges. Healthcare...

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Legal considerations for healthcare marketing and HIPAA

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Legal considerations for healthcare marketing and HIPAA

Marketing efforts in healthcare must work with requirements outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), like keeping...

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FAQs: HIPAA audits

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FAQs: HIPAA audits

A HIPAA audit is a formal review conducted by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or a third party to ensure that covered entities and business...

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FAQs: HIPAA compliant documentation

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FAQs: HIPAA compliant documentation

HIPAA compliant documentation refers to the proper creation, handling, storage, and sharing of documents with protected health information (PHI) in...

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Investigations escalate in National Public Data breach case

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Investigations escalate in National Public Data breach case

The data breach at National Public Data, a Florida-based public records data broker, has led to a series of investigations, legal actions, and...

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FBI warns cryptocurrency firms of North Korean social engineering attacks

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FBI warns cryptocurrency firms of North Korean social engineering attacks

On September 03, 2024, the FBI warned cryptocurrency companies about North Korean hackers using social engineering techniques to steal their digital...

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What are the consequences of not complying with HIPAA?

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What are the consequences of not complying with HIPAA?

HIPAA applies to covered entities, as well as their business associates. Non-compliance with HIPAA can result in severe consequences, including civil...

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What is a HIPAA corrective action plan?

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What is a HIPAA corrective action plan?

A HIPAA corrective action plan is the enforcement process when a covered entity or business associate violates HIPAA regulations. It rectifies...

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