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Regional Care, Inc. (RCI) recently announced a data breach that exposed the sensitive information of over 225,000 individuals. The breach, detected...
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Deception technology is an innovative strategy for preventing cyberattacks. It involves creating a realistic decoy environment to divert...
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Health apps have revolutionized personal healthcare, helping millions to manage their fitness and medical routines. Yet, as these tools become...
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What is XDR?
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Double opt-in and HIPAA compliance
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What makes a data center HIPAA compliant?
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Data centers provide the structure and systems needed for data-related tasks such as data processing and storage. Various industries use such centers...
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New HIPAA Rule enhances protections for reproductive health information
Effective December 23, 2024, a new HIPAA Privacy Rule requires healthcare providers, covered entities, and business associates to adopt policies...
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OIG warns against payment schemes in the Medicare Advantage program
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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a Special Fraud Alert warning of potential fraud and abuse risks in marketing arrangements for...
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How AI and automation are changing the face of HIPAA compliance
The advancement of technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, is challenging traditional approaches to healthcare data...
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Why should EHRs be audited?
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Regular audits help identify vulnerabilities in electronic health records (EHRs), allowing organizations to pinpoint improvement areas. Auditing EHR...
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What are the “Titles” in HIPAA?
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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a U.S. federal law designed to protect sensitive patient information and improve...
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How AI is revolutionizing email breach detection and response
Email-based threats have become one of the most pervasive cybersecurity challenges, affecting 90% of global organizations and causing an estimated...