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The Lack of Preparedness For Ransomware Attacks in Emergency Departments

The Lack of Preparedness For Ransomware Attacks in Emergency Departments

As part of preparedness for ransomware attacks, hospitals should implement robust patient care proto...

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Good Samaritan Hospital’s Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit Settled

Good Samaritan Hospital’s Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit Settled

While still waiting for the judge's approval, all concerned parties have already agreed upon the pro...

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Atlanta Women’s Health Group Exposes Confidential Data of 33,800 Patients in Cyberattack

Atlanta Women’s Health Group Exposes Confidential Data of 33,800 Patients in Cyberattack

In a recent revelation, Atlanta Women's Health Group, P.C. (AWHG) has officially verified that the c...

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3 Essential Safeguards for HIPAA Compliance

3 Essential Safeguards for HIPAA Compliance

This article explores the three types of HIPAA compliance safeguards under the Security Rule and wha...

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What Are HIPAA’s Five Core Rules?

What Are HIPAA’s Five Core Rules?

This article will explore the essential rules of HIPAA and its significance in the healthcare indust...

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Kaiser Permanente Fined 0K for Patient Privacy Breach via Mailing Error

Kaiser Permanente Fined $450K for Patient Privacy Breach via Mailing Error

The Kaiser Permanente fine imposed by The Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) show that repercu...

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Blackbaud Cleared of Legal Obligation to Protect Trinity Health’s Confidential Data

Blackbaud Cleared of Legal Obligation to Protect Trinity Health’s Confidential Data

The data breach on Trinity Health resulted in significant consequences, but Blackbaud, its complianc...

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Amazon Ends Third-Party Alexa HIPAA-Compliant Skills

Amazon Ends Third-Party Alexa HIPAA-Compliant Skills

The Alexa HIPAA-compliant shutdown has far-reaching implications for stakeholders and the complex la...

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Understanding the HIPAA Double Lock Rule: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know

Understanding the HIPAA Double Lock Rule: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know

This article will explore the HIPAA double lock rule, its purpose in healthcare, and how it can be e...

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Mercy Medical Center – Clinton Faces Devastating Cyberattack: Patient Data at Risk and Potential Loss

Mercy Medical Center – Clinton Faces Devastating Cyberattack: Patient Data at Risk and Potential Loss

The patient data breach incident prevented individuals from accessing their personal records in the ...

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Understanding HIPAA Rules for Deceased Patients: Privacy After Death

Understanding HIPAA Rules for Deceased Patients: Privacy After Death

In case you're wondering whether there are also HIPAA rules for deceased patients, the answer is yes...

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5 Tips for HIPAA-Compliant Email Marketing

5 Tips for HIPAA-Compliant Email Marketing

Learn how HIPAA email marketing works and why is it necessary when reaching out to potential patient...

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