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WEBHealthInfoSecurity.com is your source for health industry information security related news, articles, interviews and analysis, focusing on electronic health records, health information exchanges, HIPAA and HITECH compliance, as well as the latest breaches to healthcare organizations and what it means for the industry and those directly affected.
The Impact of Ransomware on Healthcare During COVID-19 and …
WEBThe Impact of Ransomware on Healthcare During COVID-19 and Beyond. Censinet • July 27, 2023. Credit Eligible. Ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations can be a life-or-death situation. The onset of COVID-19 introduced new risk factors to HDOs, including remote work, new systems to support it, staffing challenges, and elevated patient ...
The Essential Guide to HITECH Act - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBFeb 8, 2010 · The HITECH Act specifies that covered entities should limit uses and disclosures of personal health information to the "minimum necessary" to conduct a particular function. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to issue regulations this year governing the "minimum necessary" provisions.
HIPAA Omnibus and Offshore Vendors - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBAug 14, 2013 · Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 14, 2013. Credit Eligible. Get Permission. Under the HIPAA Omnibus Rule, business associates and subcontractors are directly liable for HIPAA compliance, including penalties for data breaches. And enforcement actions by federal regulators can range up to $1.5 million per HIPAA violation.
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Apple Watch: The HIPAA Privacy Issues - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBSep 25, 2014 · Apple Watch, which is due out next year, is tied to HealthKit, middleware which stores a user's encrypted health and fitness data. Apple announced recently that the release of HealthKit was delayed until the end of this month due to the discovery of a software bug. In the interview, Ganow also discusses: Why …
2006 VA Breach: Assessing the Impact - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBMay 25, 2012 · In May 2006, the Department of Veterans Affairs reported a breach stemming from a stolen unencrypted laptop that contained information on more than 26 million individuals. Although the device was eventually recovered and the FBI determined that no personal information was inappropriately accessed, the VA agreed to pay $20 million to settle a ...
Healthcare CISO: Understand Your Digital Vendors' Security
WEBHealthInfoSecurity.com is your source for health industry information security related news, articles, interviews and analysis, focusing on electronic health records, health information exchanges, HIPAA and HITECH compliance, as well as the latest breaches to healthcare organizations and what it means for the industry and those directly affected.
The CIO's Role in Security, Privacy - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEB00:00. 00:00. Healthcare chief information officers need to take a clear leadership role on privacy and security, including compliance with the new HIPAA Omnibus Rule, says Russ Branzell, the new CEO of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives. "I think the role is quite simple. The CIOs have the responsibility to be the ...
Patient Portal Privacy, Security Tips - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBMar 5, 2013 · Security Tips. Some important security considerations in rolling out patient portals include remembering to include portals in risk assessments, Greene says. That includes assessing the risk of the portal being accessed by unauthorized individuals or data being intercepted during transmission. Also, organizations should determine if the vendor ...