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Image of laptop for blog about What are technology-neutral standards? 

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What are technology-neutral standards? 

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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Image of gavel for blog about The difference between civil and criminal HIPAA penalties

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The difference between civil and criminal HIPAA penalties

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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A guide to responding and reporting data breaches

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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Image of birth control pills for blog about How does the updated HIPAA Privacy Rule support reproductive healthcare privacy?

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How the updated HIPAA Privacy Rule supports reproductive healthcare privacy

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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Image of individual in handcuffs for blog about Understanding criminal penalties for HIPAA violations

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Understanding criminal penalties for HIPAA violations

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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How deep learning is redefining healthcare cybersecurity

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into cybersecurity solutions has transformed patient care through electronic...

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The pros and cons of using AI in healthcare

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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Auditing email campaigns

Auditing email campaigns involves a review of email marketing strategies, content, performance metrics, and compliance with best practices and...

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Report: Ransomware attacks cause $1.9 million daily loss

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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Understanding BAA compliance in healthcare

Protecting sensitive patient information is a top priority in healthcare, especially as organizations work closely with third-party service...

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Do you need authorization for face-to-face marketing?

Face-to-face marketing provides a unique opportunity to connect with patients in a meaningful way. While it is generally exempt from the HIPAA...

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What is a CI/CD pipeline?

The Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (or Deployment) pipeline (CI/CD) is a process that automates the processes involved in software...

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How 3D printing is changing healthcare and challenging HIPAA

Innovative manufacturing techniques, like 3D printing, are changing clinical practice. It allows clinicians to create physical objects from patient...

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