Mayo Clinic has resolved one more lawsuit that resulted from a data breach that involve a previous employee, who was found to have viewed the data of patients with no permission, which includes nude pictures. […]
HIPAA is important for healthcare employees because it safeguards patients’ sensitive medical information, ensures the privacy and security of their personal data, promotes trust in healthcare systems, and maintains legal and ethical compliance to protect […]
To maintain HIPAA compliance in electronic communications, healthcare organizations must implement strong security measures such as encryption, access controls, secure messaging platforms, regular staff training, risk assessments, and audit trails to protect and monitor the […]
Although it is hard to get exact information on the number of ransomware attacks being done on healthcare companies, the available information indicates a drop in attacks throughout all industries when compared to the number […]
Failure to provide patients with access to their PHI as required by HIPAA can result in penalties that range from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with a maximum annual penalty of $1.5 million for each […]
There are fewer reported healthcare data breaches for two consecutive months. December 2022 had 40 data breaches involving 500 and up healthcare records, which is the lowest monthly number in 2022. The reported healthcare data […]
To prevent HIPAA violations and associated penalties, healthcare entities must ensure staff training on privacy practices, implement strict access controls to safeguard patient information, conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, establish encryption and data […]
Healthcare ransomware attacks have increased twofold in the past 5 years, file recovery from backups has dropped, and it is now usual for information to be stolen and released to the public right after a […]
The HIPAA law addresses security safeguards by requiring covered entities and business associates to implement administrative, physical, and technical measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI, including risk assessments, workforce training, access […]
Several lawsuits were filed against Shields Health Care Group in Massachusetts in relation to one of the biggest healthcare data breaches in 2022, where nearly 2 million people were affected. The lawsuits were combined into […]
HIPAA compliance training is typically required to be conducted annually, though the specific frequency may vary depending on the organization’s policies, changes to regulations, and the roles and responsibilities of employees handling protected health information. […]
The health system CommonSpirit Health based in Chicago, IL is dealing with a class action lawsuit due to a ransomware attack in October 2022. Malicious actors accessed its IT network on September 16, 2022, and […]
The common types of HIPAA violations include unauthorized access to or disclosure of PHI, failure to implement appropriate safeguards to protect PHI, lack of employee training on HIPAA policies and procedures, neglecting to obtain patient […]
The practices of acquiring permission from users of Facebook and Instagram to utilize their personal information for marketing purposes have been subject to a lengthy investigation. Finally, Meta has been penalized €390 million or $414 […]
HIPAA compliance requires that all ePHI transmitted or stored must be encrypted with strong, industry-standard algorithms and protocols to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of patient data. HIPAA is a healthcare industry legislation aimed […]
To avoid HIPAA penalties in telemedicine practices, ensure strict adherence to HIPAA regulations by implementing robust encryption and security measures for ePHI, conducting regular risk assessments, maintaining training programs for staff regarding privacy protocols, obtaining […]
Heartland Alliance located in Chicago, IL, a social justice and human rights organization, announced on December 15, 2022, that it experienced a cyberattack. The organization discovered the security breach on January 26, 2022, and took […]
HIPAA penalties for non-compliance can range from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with an annual maximum of $1.5 million for each violation category, depending on the level of negligence and the extent of the violation, […]
As of September 2021, the HIPAA violation fines for improper safeguards can range from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with an annual maximum penalty of $1.5 million, depending on the level of negligence and the […]
In June 2022, it was reported that Fitzgibbon Hospital based in Marshall, MO suffered a ransomware attack, which the DAIXIN Team threat group claimed responsibility for. According to the group’s spokesperson, the hospital’s systems were […]
HIPAA violation penalties for data breaches can range from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with a maximum annual penalty of $1.5 million, depending on the level of culpability and the organization’s efforts to correct the […]
Many ransomware attacks are still carried out on healthcare companies, however, finding out the magnitude to which healthcare providers are being attacked by ransomware groups is a difficult task. Ransomware attack victims do not usually […]
HIPAA compliance protects patient data by establishing strict standards and regulations for healthcare providers and organizations, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of PHI, safeguarding against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, and imposing penalties for […]
Fertility Centers of Illinois has offered to pay $450,000 to settle a lawsuit submitted on behalf of patients and staff members who were impacted by its data breach in February 2021. On February 1, 2021, […]
The HIPAA law impacts telemedicine practices by requiring healthcare providers to maintain the confidentiality, security, and privacy of patient health information during electronic transmission and storage, requiring the implementation of appropriate safeguards and controls to […]
The key requirements for HIPAA compliance include ensuring the security, confidentiality, and integrity of PHI by implementing administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, providing employee training and awareness, conducting regular risk assessments and audits, maintaining compliant […]
The HIPAA law guidelines for patient consent require healthcare providers to obtain written authorization from patients before disclosing their PHI to third parties, except in cases of treatment, payment, healthcare operations, or situations where the […]
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