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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 10, 2024 3:19:55 AM
A HIPAA compliance gap is a discrepancy or shortcoming between an organization's current practices and the requirements set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 10, 2024 3:11:55 AM
The CISA, NSA, and FBI along with international partners, released guidance in response to recent cyber espionage by PRC-affiliated threat actors.
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The recent recall of Yaz Plus, a hormonal contraceptive pill, in South Africa, threw the spotlight on the safety of birth control pills, with several...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 9, 2024 6:12:45 PM
The FDA has introduced recommendations for managing the continuous updates of AI-enabled medical devices. The approach includes a plan outlining how...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently called on blood suppliers to increase their cybersecurity to safeguard the safety and integrity of...
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According to an article on the communication gaps between primary care and specialist physicians, less than a quarter (22%) of primary care...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 9, 2024 4:03:13 PM
HIPAA compliance involves adhering to the standards set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure the...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 9, 2024 2:20:44 PM
Internal and external HIPAA audits are not interchangeable; they are complementary tools in a comprehensive compliance strategy. Internal audits are...
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Farah Amod: Dec 9, 2024 10:54:26 AM
Russian authorities arrest a high-profile ransomware suspect wanted by the FBI, spotlighting international tensions over cybercrime enforcement.
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 9, 2024 6:45:50 AM
According to the HHS Security Series on Risk Analysis and Management, “The required implementation specification at § 164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A), for Risk...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 9, 2024 6:37:44 AM
Risk analysis includes identifying where ePHI is created, received, maintained, or transmitted. Organizations can discover potential risks to their...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 9, 2024 3:31:05 AM
Technological risks are the vulnerabilities arising from digital infrastructure. Meanwhile, physical risks are threats that could lead to physical...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 9, 2024 3:21:49 AM
Internal HIPAA audits are a vital step toward ensuring the security and privacy of PHI. They help organizations remain compliant and build a culture...
