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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 11, 2024 1:45:00 PM
HIPAA’sright of access allows individuals to take control of their health data even when it comes to research data. If their data is part of a designated record set, participants have the right to view and obtain it, though there are exceptions,...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 11, 2024 10:20:51 AM
Data rights management (DRM) refers to the technologies and processes used to control how digital data is accessed, shared, and used. These processes...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 11, 2024 10:09:56 AM
Email retention in healthcare ensures compliance, supports legal obligations, enhances patient care, and strengthens data security. By implementing...
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Farah Amod: Oct 11, 2024 9:30:00 AM
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) conducted its annual healthcare cybersecurity survey, showing the current state of...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 11, 2024 8:00:00 AM
Communication in mental health creates a supportive and understanding environment where individuals feel safe to share their thoughts and emotions....
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Telehealth and telemedicine have transformed healthcare, opening the door to innovative medical services, from simple consultations to more...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 11, 2024 3:21:50 AM
The ACLU of Alaska claims that the Alaska Department of Corrections and its software provider, NaphCare, improperly exposed sensitive medical...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 11, 2024 3:12:48 AM
Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner have introduced a new bill intended to enhance cybersecurity within the healthcare industry. The proposed...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 10, 2024 7:30:00 AM
Four healthcare organizations have recently reported email account breaches, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive patient data. The impacted...
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 10, 2024 7:30:00 AM
Accessing medical records constitutes a breach if it involves unauthorized access, use, or disclosure that compromises the security or privacy of PHI.
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Farah Amod: Oct 9, 2024 3:05:06 PM
A recent investigation has revealed that the data breach at Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...
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Farah Amod: Oct 9, 2024 2:34:57 PM
HIPAA compliant Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems are designed to store and transmit PHI while mitigating data privacy and security risks....
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Kirsten Peremore: Oct 9, 2024 7:51:32 AM
A recently released report by Microsoft shows a cybersecurity group seemingly posing a risk to healthcare organizations.
