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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 31, 2025 2:14:22 PM
Business associate agreements (BAAs) contribute to transparency and accountability in data management practices by establishing clear contractual obligations regarding data protection. Oversight allows specific mechanisms used by third parties, like...
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Farah Amod: Jan 31, 2025 2:03:34 PM
The consequences of not following HIPAA guidelines in healthcare communication can be serious and wide-ranging. Healthcare providers risk facing...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 31, 2025 11:11:54 AM
Mid Atlantic Retina patients' sensitive information was compromised in a data breach linked to ConnectOnCall, a vendor managing after-hours calls for...
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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 31, 2025 10:31:45 AM
Data brokers typically aggregate and sell health-related data obtained from various sources like public records and health apps. A journal article...
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Based on our research, Revive Old Post is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 30, 2025 5:06:34 PM
A ransomware attack on Frederick Health Hospital led to the shutdown of critical systems, diversion of ambulances, and significant disruption in...
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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 30, 2025 3:39:04 PM
Personal health records (PHRs) are electronic tools that allow for the management and maintenance of health information. The practice differs from...
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When it comes to email security, technology often takes center stage. Encryption, firewalls, and spam filters are tools used for protecting sensitive...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 30, 2025 1:04:38 PM
Cabrillo College has begun notifying individuals of a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information after unauthorized access to its...
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As we step into 2025, healthcare organizations face increasing cybersecurity threats, with email remaining one of the most vulnerable attack vectors.
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Email is one of the most common ways healthcare organizations communicate, but it’s also a leading cause of HIPAA violations. From accidental data...
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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 30, 2025 11:50:54 AM
There is no mandated timeframe for business associate agreements (BAAs) to expire or be updated, but best practices suggest that they should be...
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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 30, 2025 7:31:34 AM
Yes, HIPAA does apply to the pharmacy within the supermarket, but not the supermarket operation itself. When a supermarket operates a pharmacy, it...
