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Cyber incident response playbook for medical product manufacturers

Digital technology and manufactured equipment have transformed the medical manufacturing sector, streamlining production and enhancing efficiency. However, cyberattacks can disrupt operations, compromise product quality, and even lead to recalls....

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A guide to developing policies for handling PHI

Protected health information (PHI) is among the most sensitive data in healthcare, and safeguarding establishes patient privacy, maintains trust, and...

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MA & VA firms reach $170K settlement with HHS for ransomware breaches

Elgon Inc. and Virtual Private Network Solutions have agreed to pay $170,000 in fines and implement corrective action plans after investigations...

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Is iMessage safe for healthcare communication

Healthcare providers face a constant challenge: finding ways to connect with clients while following complex regulations. Apple’s iMessage has become...

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Can you be charged for requesting a copy of your PHI?

Patients can be charged a fee for requesting a copy of their protected health information (PHI), but the fee must comply with the guidelines set...

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What are integrity controls? 

According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), integrity means that data has not been altered or destroyed unless unauthorized. A...

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The significance of the nondiscrimination rule in health programs and activities

In 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made strides in enforcing civil rights and...

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Excelsior Orthopaedics reports data breach affecting nearly 357,000

Excelsior Orthopaedics, LLP, a healthcare provider based in Amherst, New York, recently disclosed a data breach after discovering an unauthorized...

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OCR settles HIPAA Security Rule investigation with USR Holdings

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reached a $337,750 settlement with USR Holdings, LLC, a...

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HIPAA compliant communication during mergers

Healthcare mergers and acquisitions often involve transferring sensitive patient information between entities. Ensuring HIPAA compliance during this...

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The role of VPNs in data encryption 

Data encryption is the process of protecting information from unauthorized access. When data is encrypted, it is changed from a readable format...

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Understanding anti-malware protection

With the prevalence of cyber threats, anti-malware protections serve as a frontline defense against malicious software that can disrupt services....

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How DNSSEC works and why it matters

The Domain Name System (DNS) acts like the internet’s address book, translating domain names into IP addresses. Traditional DNS has no built-in...

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