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Why certain hospitals have a higher risk of violating HIPAA
Hospitals must prevent HIPAA violations using an advanced cybersecurity framework, staff training, and behavioral policies.
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Massive data breach linked to China
Abby Grifno: Oct 7, 2024 6:25:50 AM
New reports have revealed that a data breach of major US telecom firms, including AT&T and Verizon, is linked to Chinese hackers.
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Class action lawsuit filed against Columbus Regional Healthcare System
Abby Grifno: Oct 7, 2024 6:22:18 AM
The North Carolina hospital system is facing a class action lawsuit after a 2023 data breach.
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ACLU and NaphCare dispute exposure of inmate health records
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 7, 2024 6:16:39 AM
A recent incident has raised concerns over inmate privacy, with the electronic records for over 70 individuals incarcerated in Alaska’s prison...
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US Senators propose stricter cybersecurity for healthcare entities
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 7, 2024 6:09:31 AM
In response to the growing threat of cyberattacks on the healthcare sector, two Democratic senators have proposed a new bill to strengthen...
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Understanding contextual multi-factor authentication (MFA)
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 7, 2024 3:14:42 AM
Contextual multi-factor authentication (MFA), also known as adaptive authentication, is an advanced security approach that adjusts authentication...
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The balancing act in healthcare
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 5, 2024 8:34:12 AM
The "Balancing Act" is a metaphor used to describe the process of managing competing demands, priorities, or responsibilities to maintain equilibrium...
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Understanding data sovereignty
Kirsten Peremore: Oct 5, 2024 8:22:22 AM
A journal article published in Big Data & Society states that data sovereignty “typically relates in some way to meaningful control, ownership, and...
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The importance of legal counsel on HIPAA compliance teams
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 5, 2024 7:48:07 AM
Legal counsel in the compliance team is key to understanding HIPAA regulations and addressing potential legal issues. The advisor guarantees that all...
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PRC-Saltillo experiences data breach affecting 51,627
Ohio-based healthcare provider Prentke Romich Company (operating as PRC-Saltillo) filed a data breach notification with the Massachusetts Attorney...
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Weiser Memorial Hospital investigates possible breach
Abby Grifno: Oct 5, 2024 6:59:37 AM
The Boise, Idaho-based hospital is investigating a potential data breach, following threat actors claiming to have sensitive hospital information.
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Can a patient sue for a HIPAA violation?
Farah Amod: Oct 5, 2024 6:56:25 AM
HIPAA does not allow patients to sue for violations. However, under state laws, healthcare providers can be sued. Patients can file complaints with...
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Patelco Credit Union experiences data breach affecting over a million
Kirsten Peremore: Oct 4, 2024 7:41:08 AM
In June 2024 Patelco Credit Union fell victim to a ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of over one million current and former...