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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 13, 2024 6:05:57 PM
Most period-tracking apps are not directly associated with a healthcare provider or covered entity. They typically collect data for consumer use rather than for healthcare treatment, billing, or operational purposes and, therefore, don’t fall under...
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On October 31, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $500,000 settlement with Plastic...
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Farah Amod: Nov 13, 2024 3:31:45 AM
The healthcare sector has seen a rise in ransomware attacks, even as many other industries have experienced a decline. According to the State of...
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Farah Amod: Nov 13, 2024 3:22:24 AM
Nokia, a leader in telecommunications, is investigating a cybersecurity breach after a hacker, known as IntelBroker, claimed to have accessed and is...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 12, 2024 5:52:41 PM
Healthcare data breaches expose sensitive information of patients and clients. Despite advances in cybersecurity, healthcare organizations remain...
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Farah Amod: Nov 12, 2024 5:34:02 PM
Insider threats put the healthcare industry's security and confidentiality of patient data at risk. Healthcare organizations often overlook potential...
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President-elect Donald Trump’s return could bring several changes in US health policy, with reforms across Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and...
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Kirsten Peremore: Nov 12, 2024 10:57:53 AM
With the shift towards digital records, healthcare facilities rely on mobile devices to access and store patient data. These devices are prime...
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During the recent Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security conference, the Department of Health and Human Services...
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Farah Amod: Nov 12, 2024 3:34:43 AM
According to a study about the impacts of layoffs on cybersecurity breaches, companies may face an increased risk of cyberattacks after letting...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 12, 2024 3:19:57 AM
The HIPAA Privacy Rule does not require business associates to provide individuals with an accounting of disclosures. This responsibility falls...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 12, 2024 3:11:40 AM
Healthcare organizations love being able to message patients on apps, but these providers need to stay HIPAA compliant and maintain patient trust....
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 11, 2024 6:25:35 PM
An acceptable use policy (AUP) sets clear guidelines on how healthcare employees should securely handle technology and patient data. It outlines...
