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Indiana dental practice faces $350K settlement for ransomware cover-up

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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HHS OCR's 2024 year in review

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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Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare faces insider data breach

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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Top 5 cybersecurity lessons from the largest HIPAA settlements

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.

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Understanding the protections against disability-based discrimination

In 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) reinforced protections against disability-based...

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Understanding criminal penalties for HIPAA violations

Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 6, 2025 3:03:28 PM

While the civil penalties for HIPAA violations often get the spotlight, the law also enforces serious criminal penalties for individuals or entities...

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Confidentiality for substance use disorder records

This year, the HHS Office for Civil Rights began reinforcing regulations outlined in 42 CFR Part 2, which strengthens the protection of substance use...

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The use of ChatGPT in healthcare

Kirsten Peremore: Jan 6, 2025 11:00:36 AM

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Radiology provider faces lawsuit following data breach

Kirsten Peremore: Jan 6, 2025 10:56:41 AM

A class action lawsuit claims Akumin failed to protect patient info before a cyberattack.

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How deep learning is redefining healthcare cybersecurity

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into cybersecurity solutions has transformed patient care through electronic...

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The pros and cons of using AI in healthcare

Healthcare providers must know when to integrate AI into their workflows to optimize patient care and improve efficiency. Moreover, understanding its...

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Are healthcare lawyers considered business associates under HIPAA?

Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 6, 2025 3:27:03 AM

Determining whether a healthcare lawyer is a business associate under HIPAA is context-dependent. The key consideration is whether their services...