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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 4, 2025 2:06:10 PM
Verbal authorization can be valid in healthcare under specific circumstances, but it depends on the context, the type of information being disclosed, and applicable laws and regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability...
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Farah Amod: Jan 4, 2025 1:18:58 PM
Many assume privacy concerns end with death, but HIPAA protections continue to apply. The confidentiality of medical records remains important for...
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Farah Amod: Jan 4, 2025 12:35:59 PM
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) helps organizations strengthen their cybersecurity practices. Federal agencies,...
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On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking...
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a US law designed to protect patient privacy and secure medical information. It...
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Brentwood, TN-based rehabilitation center American Addiction Centers, Inc., recently disclosed a data breach affecting 410,747 patients, exposing...
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The healthcare sector remains a major target in a year of incessant cyberattacks against the United States. Ransomware attacks on healthcare...
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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 2, 2025 12:18:03 PM
The HHS Office for Civil Rights proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule, marking the first major revision since 2013, to address the growing...
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Farah Amod: Jan 1, 2025 6:33:17 PM
The Play ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Krispy Kreme, disrupting online ordering and raising concerns about data...
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In 2024, California Governor Newsom signed over 1,300 bills into law and vetoed almost 190. Among these, California enacted several impactful laws...
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On September 18, 2024, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with Pieces Technology under the Texas Deceptive Trade...
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Abby Grifno: Jan 1, 2025 5:31:44 PM
Over 200 students had their records compromised in a data breach.
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Farah Amod: Jan 1, 2025 1:05:10 PM
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), “Individuals, organizations, and agencies that meet the definition of a covered...
