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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 12, 2024 2:45:56 PM
Empathetic language is the art of using words to show understanding and care for another person’s feelings. According to a study published in the Cambridge University Press, “Empathy functions as the key mechanism in understanding other people and...
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The Center for Vein Restoration (CVR), a Maryland-based clinic, disclosed a major data breach impacting the protected health information (PHI) of...
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New York healthcare provider HealthAlliance was ordered to pay $550,000 for failing to address a known cybersecurity vulnerability, resulting in a...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 12, 2024 3:24:10 AM
Monitoring HIPAA compliance is a continuous process that requires a proactive and systematic approach. From implementing policies to conducting...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 12, 2024 3:16:26 AM
Strong security practices and methodologies, such as email authentication, are advisable to protect organizations from cyber threats. These are...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 11, 2024 4:29:41 PM
Prior authorization (PA) is a process where healthcare providers must obtain approval from insurers before delivering specific treatments or...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 11, 2024 4:10:01 PM
HIPAA audit controls refer to the mechanisms and policies covered entities and business associates implement to track and monitor access to...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 11, 2024 3:58:34 PM
Access control ensures that only authorized users can interact with systems and data, while audit control provides visibility and accountability...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 11, 2024 3:44:10 PM
Engaging stakeholders in a HIPAA compliant manner involves safeguarding protected health information (PHI) while encouraging collaboration among...
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On November 18, 2024, Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc., formerly Maxim Healthcare Staffing, filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General...
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Farah Amod: Dec 11, 2024 3:27:19 AM
A new phishing campaign uses corrupted Word documents to evade detection and steal credentials.
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 11, 2024 3:20:21 AM
Over the past two years, healthcare employees have faced increased threats and assaults, further compounded by the stress and resource constraints of...
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GoodRx has agreed to a $25 million preliminary settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging the company shared sensitive user information with third...
