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Rural Illinois Hospital Links Closure to Ransomware, Financial Struggles

Rural Illinois Hospital Links Closure to Ransomware, Financial Struggles

A rural Illinois hospital cites a ransomware attack as part of the cause of their recent closure.

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Choosing a HIPAA-Compliant Vendor: What You Need to Know

Choosing a HIPAA-Compliant Vendor: What You Need to Know

This article provides guidance and insights for organizations seeking to select a HIPAA-compliant ve...

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HHS-OIG Final Rule:  Million Penalties for Health IT Vendors Engaging in Information Blocking

HHS-OIG Final Rule: $1 Million Penalties for Health IT Vendors Engaging in Information Blocking

With the HHS OIG Final Rule, authorities can impose penalties of up to $1 million on health IT vendo...

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Atlantic General Hospital Recovers from Ransomware Attack Impacting Almost 140,000 Individuals

Atlantic General Hospital Recovers from Ransomware Attack Impacting Almost 140,000 Individuals

Atlantic General Hospital (AGH), located in Berlin, is now fully operational after being hit by a ra...

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HIPAA and Health Insurance Exchanges: What You Need to Know

HIPAA and Health Insurance Exchanges: What You Need to Know

Do HIPAA rules apply to health insurance exchanges? This post lists some important points to conside...

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Senate Committee Moves Forward With Cybersecurity Enhancement Act for Rural Hospitals

Senate Committee Moves Forward With Cybersecurity Enhancement Act for Rural Hospitals

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) took a step forward by ad...

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11 Types of Medical Errors and Strategies for Prevention

11 Types of Medical Errors and Strategies for Prevention

This article provides an overview of the most common types of medical errors and their potential imp...

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The Mission of OSHA: Advocating for Workers and Their Safety

The Mission of OSHA: Advocating for Workers and Their Safety

This article explains the mission of OSHA and how the healthcare industry can ensure OSHA compliance...

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Hackers Strike Back: A Recap of Recently Reported Cyberattacks

Hackers Strike Back: A Recap of Recently Reported Cyberattacks

The recently reported cyberattacks on three US facilities have raised concerns about the future of p...

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Can a Patient Sue for HIPAA Violation? Understanding Legal Rights and Remedies

Can a Patient Sue for HIPAA Violation? Understanding Legal Rights and Remedies

Everything has been said and done about HIPAA violations, but the real question is, can a patient su...

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HIPAA Express: A Comprehensive Risk-Based Assessment for Healthcare Providers

HIPAA Express: A Comprehensive Risk-Based Assessment for Healthcare Providers

This article walks you through the uses and features of HIPAA Express and why it's advantageous.

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Understanding Tiers of HIPAA Violations: Differentiating Civil and Criminal Offenses

Understanding Tiers of HIPAA Violations: Differentiating Civil and Criminal Offenses

This article explains the different tiers of HIPAA violations and their respective civil and crimina...

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