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Strengthening Cybersecurity Preparedness for Small Organizations: Lessons from the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack

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The US health system is in a desperate cybersecurity state of affairs. For example, throughout 2023 about one in three Americans were affected by health-related data breaches. Most of the largest hacks targeted vendors who bill, mail, or provide other services for hospitals, doctors, and other health providers.

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What You Need to Know About the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule-Part 2

The Health Law Firm

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law The Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules were amended by an Omnibus Final Rule published by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in January 2013. Indest III, J.D.,

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HIPAA Compliance Guide: All Your Questions Answered

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This post aims to answer all of your HIPAA compliance questions. If you’re just learning about HIPAA compliance, or beginning the process of becoming HIPAA compliant, this article will guide you through the initial steps you must take to adhere to the law. What is HIPAA Compliance? Protected Health Information (PHI).

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California Medical Center Will Pay $275,000 to Settle Federal Patient Privacy Case

The Health Law Firm

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, California, has agreed to pay $275,000 to settle a federal investigation concerning alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. Indest III, J.D.,