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What are the HIPAA requirements after a breach?
Between April 2003 and October 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)has recorded a staggering 374,322 cases of HIPAA breaches reported by covered entities.
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SIEMs and their role in breach detection
More than one-third of responding health institutions reported at least one ransomware attack in the preceding year, according to a 2021 report by...
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Familylinks concludes 3-month review of data breach
Familylinks concluded a three-month comprehensive review of all data affected after suspicious activity was detected within one of its employee's...
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Rhode Island computer network hit by cyberattack
Abby Grifno: Dec 16, 2024 6:55:53 PM
The attack resulted in the state shutting down its online benefits systems.
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Social media HIPAA violation series: Online reviews
Farah Amod: Dec 16, 2024 4:56:08 PM
A New Jersey psychiatric practice faced a $30,000 settlement after disclosing patient information in responses to online reviews.
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What is patient-generated health data?
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 16, 2024 4:44:24 PM
Patient-generated health data (PGHD) allows patients to participate in their health management by reporting data related to their well-being or...
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What are robust cybersecurity practices?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 16, 2024 3:40:12 PM
Robust security practices refer to a comprehensive set of actions, tools, and strategies designed to protect systems, networks, and data from...
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What are regional extension centers?
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 16, 2024 3:31:16 PM
Regional extension centers (RECs) are organizations established under the HITECH Act to provide technical assistance and support to healthcare...
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How do cybercriminals use stolen data?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 16, 2024 3:30:58 AM
Cybercriminals use stolen data for many malicious purposes, like financial gain, extortion, and more.
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The HITECH Act and funding workforce development
Kirsten Peremore: Dec 16, 2024 3:05:16 AM
The HITECH Act was a piece of legislation that addressed shortages of skilled professionals needed for electronic health records (EHRs) and other...
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Patient authorization exceptions
Liyanda Tembani: Dec 16, 2024 1:00:00 AM
Under HIPAA, patient authorization exceptions allow protected health information (PHI) disclosure without consent for treatment, payment, and...
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International outsourcing and HIPAA compliance
As the healthcare sector becomes more globalized, local hospitals must understand the HIPAA implications of outsourcing to non-US-based...
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Two dating websites face database breach
Abby Grifno: Dec 14, 2024 7:14:36 PM
Cybercriminals have targeted two dating websites, resulting in over 850,000 users having their data accessed.