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Farah Amod: Dec 18, 2024 3:25:22 AM
Healthcare analytics is making a real difference in patient care. Instead of focusing on how much care is provided, it’s now about improving results and keeping costs down. Analytics helps by turning large amounts of data into clear, useful...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 18, 2024 3:15:31 AM
Cybersecurity firms are not automatically considered business associates under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)....
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Abby Grifno: Dec 17, 2024 7:24:59 PM
The state’s Attorney General is suing Change Healthcare and two other companies following the massive data breach.
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Detecting a cyber threat requires threat intelligence, and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) defines this as "evidence-based knowledge,...
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The Breach Notification Rule requires that covered entities follow an outlined process when protected health information (PHI) is inappropriately...
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Medical device company Artivion disclosed on December 9, 2024, that a ransomware attack disrupted its systems, affecting order and shipping...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 17, 2024 3:24:32 PM
Conducting a third-party audit involves evaluating an organization’s processes, systems, or practices to assess compliance with national standards,...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 17, 2024 2:55:23 PM
The federal government has unveiled a proposed update to the National Cyber Incident Response Plan. The revision aims to enhance public-private...
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Farah Amod: Dec 17, 2024 12:54:05 PM
Romania faces election turmoil after over 85,000 cyberattacks and a TikTok disinformation campaign linked to Russia disrupted presidential voting.
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Farah Amod: Dec 17, 2024 9:42:45 AM
With over 328 million terabytes of data generated daily, cyber threats are rising as criminals seek to exploit this valuable resource. Today, secure...
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The Breach Notification Rule establishes protocols for handling and responding to significant data breaches involving protected health information...
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Breach notifications are important because they alert individuals whose personal data may have been compromised, helping them take necessary...
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Farah Amod: Dec 17, 2024 3:32:21 AM
A photo of a baby shared online by a MUSC Health employee without parental consent illustrated ongoing issues with HIPAA compliance and social media...
