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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 30, 2024 10:53:02 AM
A Release of Information (ROI) form is a legal document used to obtain a person's consent to disclose their personal information, typically in healthcare, legal, or business contexts. In healthcare, it is commonly used to release medical records or...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 30, 2024 10:44:30 AM
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released the Nursing Facility Industry Segment-Specific...
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Farah Amod: Dec 30, 2024 10:17:18 AM
Cybercriminals have set their sights on the healthcare sector, and recent breaches have shown just how vulnerable this industry has become. With...
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Lateral movement is a tactic in cyberattacks that allows hackers to navigate through a network undetected after gaining initial access. This stealthy...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 29, 2024 6:32:36 PM
Healthcare organizations need to use collaborative healthcare efforts because they help ensure patients receive the best possible care. This need...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 29, 2024 6:07:39 PM
The Preransomware Notifications Initiative is a program by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) that provides early warnings...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 29, 2024 12:55:41 PM
Patients can request an accounting of disclosures that includes information shared by their covered entity during litigation, as per 45 CFR 164.528.
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Farah Amod: Dec 29, 2024 9:33:17 AM
In healthcare, where so much is at stake, the supply chain is fundamental for getting medications, equipment, and resources where they’re needed...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 28, 2024 10:33:40 AM
A data breach at the Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) has exposed the personal and medical information of 445,000 individuals.
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Farah Amod: Dec 28, 2024 10:28:04 AM
Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a concern for healthcare organizations and business associates...
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Farah Amod: Dec 28, 2024 10:18:00 AM
The HIPAA security rule permits sending electronic protected health information (ePHI) via email or the Internet, provided safeguards are in place to...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 28, 2024 8:37:07 AM
A Medical Savings Account (MSA) is a type of financial account designed to help individuals save money for healthcare expenses.
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The story of quantum computing is one of human ingenuity and curiosity, from the early 20th-century discovery of quantum mechanics to a future of...
