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Farah Amod: Jan 8, 2025 9:10:42 AM
New communication tools are changing healthcare but bring risks if patient privacy isn’t protected. Providers must ensure these technologies align with HIPAA’s privacy and security rules to stay compliant. When used correctly, HIPAA compliant tools...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 8:55:39 AM
While both civil and criminal penalties aim to uphold the integrity of HIPAA, the primary difference lies in intent and enforcement. Civil penalties...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 8:47:54 AM
Responding to and reporting a data breach is a responsibility that requires prompt action, transparency, and adherence to regulatory requirements. By...
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Farah Amod: Jan 8, 2025 8:37:29 AM
State-sponsored Chinese hackers breach U.S. Treasury systems, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity.
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In its 2024 Year in Review, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) stressed its commitment to enhancing...
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Artificial Intelligence is transforming cybersecurity's approach to zero-day attack detection. Unlike traditional security measures that rely on...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 7:53:08 AM
Phishing is a cyberattack where criminals attempt to deceive individuals into sharing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card details,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 6:53:36 AM
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) imposes stringent confidentiality regulations on medical professionals. However,...
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On December 24, 2024, Lexington Diagnostic Center (LDC) filed a data breach notice with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for...
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An Indianapolis-based dental practice group, Westend Dental, has agreed to a $350,000 settlement with the Indiana Attorney General’s Office (OAG)...
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) enforces HIPAA regulations, with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) leading these efforts. The OCR...
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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 7, 2025 9:22:44 AM
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare in El Paso, Texas, has disclosed an insider data breach involving a former employee's unauthorized access to patient...
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Farah Amod: Jan 6, 2025 4:10:33 PM
Massive HIPAA settlements reveal common missteps in healthcare cybersecurity and offer valuable lessons for protecting sensitive patient data.
