Why does the HIPAA Privacy Rule exist?
The HIPAA Privacy Rule exists to protect the privacy and security of individuals’ health information by establishing national standards for the protection of certain health…
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What is the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
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Protecting Student Privacy: What Educational Institutions Need To Know About Student Health Records
The US Department of Education has issued new guidance for schools and postsecondary institutions that emphasizes their obligation to protect student privacy under the Family…
What is the penalty for violating the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
The penalty for violating HIPAA Privacy Rule can range from a minimum fine of $100 per violation, with an annual maximum of $25,000 for repeat…
FDA Takes Action To Enhance Cybersecurity In Medical Devices
In response to growing concerns about the security of medical devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established new cybersecurity requirements for manufacturers….
HC3 Releases Mobile Device Security Checklist To Safeguard Healthcare Data
HC3 has recently released a mobile device security checklist aimed at supporting healthcare organizations in mitigating prevalent cybersecurity risks and bolstering the security of patient…
Black Basta Ransomware Gang Threatens Health Sector: HC3 Issues Warning And Offers Best Practices
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has issued an Analyst Note warning the health sector about the Black Basta Ransomware Gang, an emerging cyber…
Washington State Bolsters Virtual Reproductive Health Services Amid National Constraints
In response to growing national restrictions on reproductive healthcare, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has unveiled an innovative online platform designed to help…
COVID-19 Drives Explosive Growth In Telehealth-delivered Behavioral Health Care
A dramatic 45-fold surge in telehealth-delivered behavioral health services since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions to address…
Telemedicine Adoption Skyrockets Among Physicians, ONC Report Finds
A recent report from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) reveals that the adoption of telemedicine by office-based physicians has…
Baxter’s Urgent Correction: LIFE2000 Ventilation System’s Oxygen Issue Raises Alarm
Baxter International Inc., a leading global healthcare company, has recently issued an urgent medical device correction for its LIFE2000 Ventilation System, a critical piece of…
Epic Research Study Finds Most Primary Care Telehealth Visits Don’t Need In-Person Follow-Up
A recent Epic Research study on 18 million primary care telehealth visits conducted between March 2020 and October 2022 determined that 61% of these visits…
Lawmakers’ Personal Information Stolen In DC Health Link Data Breach
The recent data breach at DC Health Link has exposed the personally identifiable information (PII) of over 56,000 enrollees, including lawmakers and their staff. The…
New CISA And FBI Advisory Provides Insights Into Royal Ransomware Gang Tactics
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently published a joint cybersecurity advisory as part of the #StopRansomware…
Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Southern California Healthcare Groups Of Negligence In Data Breach Affecting 3.3M Patients
A proposed class action has been submitted against four leading healthcare networks located in Southern California, alleging that their neglect precipitated an information breach that…
Senators Introduce UPHOLD Privacy Act To Protect Americans’ Sensitive Health Data Privacy
Senators Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, and Mazie Hirono have recently proposed the Upholding Protections for Health and Online Location Data (UPHOLD) Privacy Act to expand…
Study Finds Overwhelming Majority Of Organizations Susceptible To Email Phishing Attacks
The ninth annual State of the Phish report by Proofpoint reveals that cybercriminals are exploiting both new and traditional tactics to target organizations. The report…
Rapid Digital Transformation In Healthcare Puts Patient Safety At Risk
A new survey conducted by Porter Research for Healthcare & Life Sciences titled “Severity and Frequency of Cyberattacks Drive Urgency, Investment” has revealed the healthcare…
Study Highlights The Effectiveness Of Email Warnings In Preventing Repeated Unauthorized Access To Protected Health Information By Hospital Employees
A newly-published study in JAMA Open has revealed that email alerts can be an efficient way to reduce the amount of unauthorized access to secure…
HC3 Urge HPH To Prepare For MedusaLocker Ransomware Attacks
Healthcare security decision-makers and defenders should be aware of the MedusaLocker ransomware, warns the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3). The ransomware has primarily targeted…
American Telemedicine Association And Alliance For Connected Care Telehealth Express Concerns Over Upcoming RPM And RTM Meeting
In a letter to Dr. Schaening, the American Telemedicine Association and Alliance for Connected Care Telehealth have expressed worries regarding the upcoming Remote Patient Monitoring…
Study Finds Telehealth Boosts Visit Frequency And Reduces Physician-Related Distress Among Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
A recent study has found that telehealth can increase the frequency of visits among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with type 1 diabetes. This research…
UC Berkeley Researchers Propose Policy Options for FDA To Address Bias In AI-driven Medical Devices
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have released a policy brief outlining options for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address bias…
Data Breach Leads To $400,000 Settlement And Comprehensive Information Security Program For DNA Diagnostics Center
DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC), a leading global DNA-testing firm specializing in diagnostic and genetic testing for fertility, health, and relationship queries, has agreed to pay…
New Study Shows Spinal Cord Stimulation Significantly Improves Arm And Hand Mobility After Stroke
According to a recent study conducted by experts from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, spinal cord stimulation can significantly increase arm and…
Ransomware Attack Costs CommonSpirit Health Over $150 Million
CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, has revealed that the ransomware attack it experienced in October 2022 has resulted…
Survey Shows Challenges Of Collecting, Integrating, And Using Social Determinants Of Health Data In Healthcare
Approximately 80% of healthcare organizations collect social determinants of health (SDOH) data, according to a study by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) of…
HC3 Releases DDoS Guide To Help Healthcare Sector Tackle Cyber Threats
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has recently released a comprehensive guide that focuses on distributed denial of…
Connexin Software Faces Another Lawsuit Over Data Breach Affecting Millions Of Patients
Connexin Software, doing business as Office Practicum, is currently facing another lawsuit as a result of the data breach that occurred in August 2022. The…
Democratic Senators Propose The SAFER Health Act To Protect Patient Privacy Related To Abortion And Pregnancy Loss Amid Increased Legal Risks
Democratic senators have proposed an update to HIPAA that aims to ban the disclosure of personal health information related to abortion or pregnancy loss without…
FDA Report Explores The Benefits And Risks Of Augmented And Virtual Reality Medical Devices In Healthcare
The FDA has released a report outlining the possible benefits and risks of AR/VR medical devices and its overall thinking on the emerging class of…
Yale Researchers Develop Machine-Learning Model To Predict Physician Turnover And Prevent Burnout
Yale University researchers have developed a machine-learning model to predict physician turnover, providing healthcare organizations with valuable insight to improve retention rates. Physician turnover is…
New York State Approves AI-Driven PDxBr Breast Test for Cancer Risk Categorization
The New York State Department of Health has approved the use of PreciseDx’s Lab Developed Test (LDT), PDxBr, for breast cancer grading and risk categorization….
FDA Labels Getinge’s Cardiosave Hybrid And Rescue IABP Recall A Class I Event
The Food and Drug Administration has labelled Getinge’s recall of intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) a class I event. The Class I recall is awarded to…
Lawmakers Seek Answers From Telehealth Companies Over Data-Sharing Practices
A bipartisan group of senators recently sent letters to three telehealth companies in response to a report from Stat and The Markup, which highlighted the…
AI-Powered Algorithms To Predict Delirium Risk In ICU Patients
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have created ML algorithms that can recognize the early indications of delirium and predict which patients are at a high…
Global Study Reveals High Risk Of Data Breaches Through Third-Party Vendors
A recent study has revealed that almost all companies around the globe are linked to at least one third-party provider that has experienced a data…
FTC Fines GoodRx $1.5 Million For Health Breach Notification Rule Violation
The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against GoodRx Holdings Inc., a telehealth and prescription drug discount provider, for failure to comply with the Health…
Study Finds No Significant Difference In Clinical Outcomes Of Opioid Use Disorder Patients Despite Increase In Telemedicine Use
A new study featured in the JAMA Network Open has revealed that there is no significant difference in clinical outcomes among opioid use disorder (OUD)…
Study Finds Telehealth Consultations Provide Same Level Of Shared Decision-Making As In-Person Visits
A large observational study conducted by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has discovered that patients receiving a first-time surgery consultation via telehealth and those…
Washington Therapist Issues Breach Notification Following Phishing Attack
Robert S. Miller LICSW, ACSW (RSM), a therapist located in Washington, has recently informed 640 of his current and former clients of a phishing attack…
Fortified Health Security Unveils 2023 Horizon Report: Healthcare Providers Remain Primary Targets of Cyber Criminals
A recent study has found that healthcare providers remain the primary targets of cybercriminals. Fortified Health Security, a leading provider of healthcare security services, recently…
Ransomware Attacks Stabilizing As Organizations Implement Improved Security Controls
Data from a new survey suggest that ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have declined compared to 2021. According to Emsisoft, the number of attacks reported…
Northwell Health Releases AI-Powered Chatbot to Help Pregnant Women and New Mothers
Northwell Health, the largest healthcare provider in New York State, has released a new chatbot, Northwell Health Pregnancy Chats, in an effort to reduce morbidity…
FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation To Medcura’s LifeGel Absorbable Surgical Hemostat For Controlling Surgical Bleeding
Medcura Inc, a medical device provider devoted to revolutionarily advancing the management of surgical bleeding, has disclosed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Rock Health Publish 2022 Digital Health Funding Report
Rock Health has released their digital health funding report for 2022. The report looked at mega-deals, average deal size, and how different healthcare sectors fared…
Study Finds COVID-19 Pandemic Led To Significant Increase In Telehealth Usage For Mental Health Care
A new study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that the use of telehealth to treat mental health conditions increased significantly during the COVID-19…
Launch Of Home Test To Treat Program To Provide COVID-19 Patients With At-Home Care Services
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have partnered with the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and…
Healthcare Providers Urged To Take Action Against Clop Ransomware-as-a-Service
The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has identified Clop (Cl0p), a ransomware-as-a-service operation, as a threat to the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector….
Investigation Exposes DOI’s Poor Password Practices
The Department of Interior’s Office of Inspector General (DOI OIG) has discovered inadequate password management and enforcement practices at the Department of the Interior, putting…
Fertility Centers Of Illinois Illinois Offers $450,000 Settlement To End Data Breach Lawsuit
Fertility Centers of Illinois has offered a $450,000 settlement to resolve a legal dispute brought forward by those affected by the data breach which occurred…
US Healthcare Cybersecurity At Risk From Pro-Russian Hacktivist Group KillNet
A recent alert from the Department of Health and Human Services Cybersecurity Coordination Center warns organizations in the healthcare sector to be prepared and take…
Survey Finds Many Clinicians Believe Telehealth Is Not Adequate For Treating Elderly Patients
Despite the recent growth and expansion of telehealth, a survey conducted by West Health and members of the Collaborative for Telehealth and Aging found that…
Fines Of $20,000 Imposed On Florida Primary Care Provider For Breach Of HIPAA Right Of Access
Health Specialists of Central Florida Inc. (HSCF), located in Orlando, Florida, recently paid a $20,000 financial penalty to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at…
Study Finds In-Person Follow-ups Likely To Be Necessary After Virtual Obstetric And Fertility Care
Research has revealed that the majority of patients who had a virtual visit for obstetric and fertility care needed to have an in-person follow-up within…
Ribbon Health Study Finds Many Consumers Unconvinced Of Healthcare Plans’ Accuracy In Provider Information
A recent survey conducted by OnePoll and Ribbon Health, a provider data management platform, has revealed a worrying lack of trust among consumers towards their…
Study Finds Improvement Of NICU Follow-Up Attendance Rates Through Telehealth
A study conducted by Maine Health, published in Hospital Pediatrics, looked into the effects of telehealth on neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) follow-up appointments, and…
Study Finds Improvement of NICU Follow-Up Attendance Rates Through Telehealth
A study conducted by Maine Health, published in Hospital Pediatrics, looked into the effects of telehealth on neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) follow-up appointments, and…
New York Hospital Introducing Remote Patient Monitoring With Apple Watch
Hospital for Special Surgery (HHS), which is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College and has campuses in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, is introducing…
Survey Finds Telehealth Is Being Sustained And Optimized By The Majority Of Physicians And Hospital Executives
In a recent survey conducted by Sage Growth Partners, both practice-based physicians and hospital executives were polled to gain insight into current telehealth trends. Results…
NY-Based Health System To Offer Telehealth Visits For Non-Urgent Ambulance Calls
With the help of a new initiative, patients who call 911 for an ambulance for non-urgent medical conditions will have access to telehealth alternatives. The…
CISA And FBI Issue Cybersecurity To Raise Healthcare Sector Cuba Ransomware Awareness
In a joint cybersecurity advisory, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) provide information on the tactics, techniques,…
Survey Finds Americans Prefer Telehealth Over In-Person Care Due To Its Accessibility
According to survey findings cited by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), 69 percent of respondents said they preferred telehealth over in-person care because of its…
AHA Requests Further Federal Assistance To Combat Health Sector Cybersecurity Threats
The American Hospital Association (AHA) responded to Senator Mark R. Warner’s policy options paper by stating that while hospitals and healthcare systems have taken the…
AHA Requests DEA To Clarify Future Of Telehealth Prescriptions For Controlled Substances
In a letter, the American Hospital Association (AHA) requested that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) clarify future telehealth regulations for prescribing controlled substances and offer…
Settlement Proposed By San Juan Regional Medical Center For Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit
A settlement has been proposed by Famington, New Mexico-based San Juan Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) in hopes to resolve an ongoing class action lawsuit concerning…
Number Of Ransomeware Attacks Decrease In Q3 Of 2022
A new report has been published by Guidepoint Security’s Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) tracking ransomware activity in the third quarter of this year. Although…
Pediatric Center Software Provider Reports Breach Affecting 2.2M
Connexin Software Inc., a company that supplies pediatric physician practice groups with electronic medical records and practice management software, recently acknowledged that it had been…
Study Finds Security Vulnerabilities In Opioid Addiction Treatment Websites
According to a recent analysis from the Opioid Policy Institute (OPI) and Legal Action Center (LAC), several websites used to provide opioid addiction treatment and…
Website Tracking Code Breach Discloses PHI Of Up To 1.5 Million Patients In Community Health Network
The HIPAA-covered entity Community Health Network, based in Indiana, recently reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights that…
State Attorney Generals Urge Apple To Strengthen Reproductive Health Data Privacy Standards
A group of ten state Attorney Generals recently urged Apple CEO Tim Cook in a letter to strengthen privacy and security safeguards for Apple App…
Federal Funding Granted To Support Nurse Telehealth Training
Avera Health will use new funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to start a number of programs involving training in telehealth, telemetry…
Amazon Announces Virtual Clinic To Treat Common Conditions
Amazon has recently launched a virtual medical clinic to treat various conditions such as allergic reactions, hair loss and skin complications. Through this message-based health…
Law Firm Epstein Becker & Green Publish Telemental Health Laws Report
National law firm Epstein Becker & Green (EBG) has released their updated 2022 Telemental Health Laws report. Since 2016, the legal practice has published its…
Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Proposed By Lurie Children’s Hospital
A settlement has been proposed by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital to resolve an ongoing class action lawsuit filed following 2 unauthorized disclosures…
Study Confirms Telehealth As A Legitimate Modality For Care
A recent study conducted by the Chartis Group has discovered that telehealth increased in popularity between 2020 and 2022, ultimately earning the reputation of being…
West Health Researchers Discuss Senior Citizen Telehealth
New research by experts from West Health has been published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society exploring the potential of telehealth in providing…
FAIR Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker Finds Telehealth Usage Rates Remains Consistent
October’s FAIR Monthly Telehealth Regional Tracker has revealed that despite minor variability in several US regions, national telehealth use remained largely consistent in August. FAIR…
Senator Warner Suggests HIPAA Policy Changes To Improve Healthcare Cybersecurity
A white paper has been released by Senator Mark Warner, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Intelligence, to emphasize the challenges posed to the…
HC3 Warns Health Sector Of Iranian Threat Campaigns
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordinating Center (HC3) has released a threat brief to raise awareness about the threat of…
Biden Declares November ‘Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month’
November has been declared Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month by US President Biden. In the press brief, Biden emphasized the steps taken by the…
Survey Finds Positive Attitudes Towards Virtual Primary Care Among Americans
According to a recent Elevance Health survey, the majority of Americans who used virtual primary care reported that their experiences were positive and that the…
Study Finds In-Person Examinations Have Little Impact On Virtual Urological Surgey Planning
According to a recent study, in-person examinations had little impact on virtual surgical planning for urology patients who visited via video visits, with the exception…
Report Finds Post-Pandemic Telehealth Use Among Young Adults Remains High
A report published by Stericycle Communication Solutions has found that young adults who utilize primary care and mental health services as well as those who…
Survey Reveals Decrease In Telehealth Utilization And Emergency Room Visits Since 2021
A recent survey conducted by Stericycle Communication Solutions, a patient engagement solutions vendor, revealed that the rate of Americans utilizing telehealth has decreased since the…
Memora Health Announces Postpartum Care Research Program With Mayo Clinic
The first phase of a research program to expand care to postpartum patients was revealed today by Memora Health. The initiative will be operated in…
Study Finds Telehealth Equal To In-Clinic Hypertension Treatment
A new study published in the American Heart Association journal has discovered that pharmacists’ use of telehealth care is a viable alternative to clinic-based care…
Study Finds Businesses Are Vulnerable To Evolving Cyber Threats
Businesses are understanding the value of cybersecurity and seeing the need to invest more extensively in it since threats are developing so swiftly. Businesses must…
MITRE’s Medical Device Vulnerability Metric Awarded FDA Approval
The MITRE Corporation’s new methodology for grading medical device vulnerabilities using the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) has been authorized by the U.S. Food and…
FBI Warns Health Sector Of Ransomware Gang ‘Daixin Team’
A warning has been issued by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), teh Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Health and…
CISA Director Urges Vendors To Adopt Multi-Factor Authentication
Jen Easterly, the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), recently wrote on her blog about how she has been touring the country…
Study Finds Link Between Clinician Perception of Quality And Telehealth Modality Use Rates
A study published in JAMA Network Open has found that clinician attitudes towards telehealth quality and ease of use were associated with telehealth utilization rates….
FSMB Updates Guidelines For Telehealth Providers
The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has updated its guidelines for how healthcare professionals can maintain suitable telehealth use, including acknowledging ethical codes, safeguarding…