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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 3, 2024 12:49:36 PM
Implicit biases are the unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence how people make decisions. These biases can exist in healthcare...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 3, 2024 12:41:41 PM
HIPAA mandates the protection of patient health information (PHI), and while incapacitated patients may not be able to provide consent themselves,...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 2, 2024 3:28:55 PM
Religious beliefs often influence the way people view health and acceptable treatments. While communication between patient and provider should...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 30, 2024 5:37:45 AM
Phishing attacks are growing more sophisticated, but recognizing their common characteristics can keep you ahead of the curve. According to CISA...
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Farah Amod: Nov 30, 2024 5:19:46 AM
A Snapchat video of employees taunting a dementia patient led to a lawsuit against Glenview Nursing Home for violating patient privacy and abuse...
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Farah Amod: Nov 30, 2024 1:29:01 AM
A dental practice’s response to a Yelp review led to a $10,000 HIPAA fine and showed the risks of disclosing patient information online.
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink is making a giant leap into uncharted territory with its brain implant and robotic arm, pushing the boundaries of neuroscience...
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Liyanda Tembani: Nov 26, 2024 7:52:55 PM
On November 14, 2024, TriHealth Physician Partners reported a data breach from a security incident at one of its vendors. The breach exposed...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 26, 2024 7:27:06 PM
Quantum computing in healthcare has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of the industry, particularly in areas such as drug discovery,...
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Farah Amod: Nov 26, 2024 7:06:22 PM
A nurse’s TikTok videos joking about mistreating patients led to a suspension and sparked debate about professionalism and social media use in...
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Healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks because of the volume of protected health information (PHI) they handle.
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Farah Amod: Nov 22, 2024 3:15:06 PM
A paramedic’s posts in a controversial Facebook group uncovered serious breaches of patient privacy and ethical conduct, leading to disciplinary...
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Investing in digital competence education for healthcare workers, complete with practical training in HIPAA compliant email solutions, can create a...
