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Fighting AI data manipulation in health apps

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?

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, organizations are turning to advanced tools to protect sensitive data and maintain seamless operations....

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When HIPAA doesn’t apply in emergency care

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996was created to safeguard patients’ protected health information (PHI). Two decades...

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What is the Data Transfer Project?

The Data Transfer Project (DTP) is an open-source initiative facilitating data portability between online services. Through data portability, users...

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How healthcare analytics is changing patient care

Healthcare analytics is making a real difference in patient care. Instead of focusing on how much care is provided, it’s now about improving results...

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Social media HIPAA violation series: Infant photo

A photo of a baby shared online by a MUSC Health employee without parental consent illustrated ongoing issues with HIPAA compliance and social media...

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How data portability combats vendor lock-ins

Data portability is the idea that organizations can transfer their data seamlessly between different platforms or applications. The concept is put in...

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Social media HIPAA violation series: Online reviews

A New Jersey psychiatric practice faced a $30,000 settlement after disclosing patient information in responses to online reviews.

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What is patient-generated health data?

Patient-generated health data (PGHD) allows patients to participate in their health management by reporting data related to their well-being or...

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What are regional extension centers?

Regional extension centers (RECs) are organizations established under the HITECH Act to provide technical assistance and support to healthcare...

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The HITECH Act and funding workforce development

The HITECH Act was a piece of legislation that addressed shortages of skilled professionals needed for electronic health records (EHRs) and other...

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8 lessons from the Change Healthcare ransomware attack

The recent ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), has shown the vulnerabilities in healthcare...

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What is the difference between use and disclosure of PHI?

The key difference between "use" and "disclosure" of PHI lies in whether the information is shared internally within the same organization (use) or...

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