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What is a HIPAA Violation?

HIPAA Journal

To best answer the question what is a HIPAA violation, it is necessary to explain what HIPAA is, who it applies to, and what constitutes a violation; for although most people believe they know what a HIPAA compliance violation is, evidence suggests otherwise. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To?

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Third-Party Cyberattacks: The Healthcare Sector’s Achilles’ Heel

HIT Consultant

In addition to playing offense and defense on cyberattacks, healthcare organizations must also navigate a complex regulatory web, including HIPAA, which mandates strict safeguards for protected health information (PHI). Additionally, these attacks clog up an already overwhelmed scheduling system, causing patients to wait for required care.