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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 10, 2025 5:43:40 PM
Protected health information (PHI) is among the most sensitive data in healthcare, and safeguarding establishes patient privacy, maintains trust, and...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 10, 2025 10:22:47 AM
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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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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Kirsten Peremore: Jan 8, 2025 7:18:15 PM
The HHS Security Series notes, “When the final Security Rule was published, the security standards were designed to be “technology neutral” to...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 8:55:39 AM
While both civil and criminal penalties aim to uphold the integrity of HIPAA, the primary difference lies in intent and enforcement. Civil penalties...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 8, 2025 8:47:54 AM
Responding to and reporting a data breach is a responsibility that requires prompt action, transparency, and adherence to regulatory requirements. By...
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In its 2024 Year in Review, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) stressed its commitment to enhancing...
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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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Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into cybersecurity solutions has transformed patient care through electronic...
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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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Tshedimoso Makhene: Jan 4, 2025 8:43:09 PM
Auditing email campaigns involves a review of email marketing strategies, content, performance metrics, and compliance with best practices and...
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The healthcare sector remains a major target in a year of incessant cyberattacks against the United States. Ransomware attacks on healthcare...
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Farah Amod: Jan 1, 2025 12:29:31 PM
Protecting sensitive patient information is a top priority in healthcare, especially as organizations work closely with third-party service...
