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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 24, 2024 12:40:59 PM
The state recently implemented cybersecurity regulations targeted at general hospital's breach reporting requirements.
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 24, 2024 12:34:02 PM
Privacy is about a patient's control over their information while confidentiality is the healthcare provider's duty to safeguard that information...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 24, 2024 11:20:09 AM
The US Postal Service is not a business associate under HIPAA because it does not access or use protected health information. Instead, it serves as a...
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The recent HLTH 2024 conference, held October 20-23 in Las Vegas, gathered leaders and innovators to explore the future of healthcare technology,...
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In many under-resourced healthcare facilities across the world, patient privacy can become compromised, especially when a high volume of patients is...
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Farah Amod: Oct 23, 2024 7:00:00 AM
Recent reports have uncovered a surge of malicious apps on Google Play, the official Android app store. More than 200 harmful apps have been...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 22, 2024 8:03:42 PM
Phishing attacks have become one of the most common cyber threats today, with hackers continuously refining their techniques to exploit unsuspecting...
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Farah Amod: Oct 22, 2024 7:50:21 PM
Fileless malware is malicious code that uses a company’s memory instead of the hard drive. It uses legitimate programs to compromise a computer...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 22, 2024 7:29:37 PM
Email retention refers to the policies and practices governing how long emails are stored, archived, or deleted. In the healthcare sector, where...
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Amid a surge in healthcare data breaches, US Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner have introduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 22, 2024 10:36:30 AM
Feedback provides insights that enable continuous improvement, allowing individuals or teams to refine their practices, enhance performance, and...
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Farah Amod: Oct 22, 2024 10:26:55 AM
Malware is the colloquial term for malicious software and refers to any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server,...
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Liyanda Tembani: Oct 22, 2024 10:11:38 AM
Healthcare organizations must ensure HIPAA compliant communication with family members and caregivers to protect patient privacy, avoid unauthorized...
