YouCompli

JULY 3, 2023

“On the penalty side, we have issues like ransomware, which is rampant,” Scavotto says.   “In healthcare, we have to conduct a HIPAA security risk analysis as well as invest in cybersecurity so that we don’t lose access to data or have a breach. Patients’ expectations of privacy exceed what HIPAA requires.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ransomware Attacks Ransomware poses a grave threat to healthcare institutions by encrypting data and demanding ransom payments for its release. Rated #1 on G2 “Compliancy Group makes a highly complex process easy to understand.” Learn More × Rated #1 on G2 for Healthcare Compliance Find Out More! Please Wait.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 8, 2022

For more than a decade, a cybercrime syndicate known as Evil Corp has tormented organizations around the world with malware and ransomware attacks. The HIPAA Journal called 2021 “the worst ever year for healthcare data breaches,” and there’s been little sign of a let-up in 2022.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2023

The size and complexity of cybersecurity attacks today is forcing healthcare providers to outsource these responsibilities to IT professionals who can maintain a robust defense to ensure the privacy of patient records and compliance with regulatory standards like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

Scott Lundstrom, Senior Healthcare Strategist at OpenText Cybersecurity Accelerated move to zero trust: The healthcare industry is struggling against a dramatic increase in malware and ransomware attacks. The HIPAA Security Rule was drafted in 2003 and has not been substantively updated since that time.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 18, 2022

A large percentage of those breaches could have been prevented if HIPAA-regulated entities were fully compliant with the HIPAA Security Rule. Coveware’s Q2, 2021 Quarterly Ransomware Report suggests 42% of ransomware attacks in the quarter saw initial network access gained via phishing emails. Prevention of Phishing.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 22, 2023

This was a ransomware attack with confirmed data theft and was, at the time of reporting, the largest data healthcare data breach of the year. It is unclear whether these incidents were ransomware or extortion attacks. CA Healthcare Provider 3,300,638 Ransomware attack (data theft confirmed) CentraState Healthcare System, Inc.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2023

Healthcare organizations are also heavily reliant on data and IT systems to support healthcare operations and ensure patient safety, making the sector an ideal target for ransomware gangs. The HIPAA Privacy Rule – 45 C.F.R. Robust password policies should be set and enforced, but shortcuts can easily be taken by employees.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 25, 2022

Let’s Simplify Compliance HIPAA and cybersecurity go hand-in-hand. Protect your business by becoming HIPAA compliant today! × HIPAA Compliance Simplified. Upon conducting the risk analysis, entities should be able to determine whether heightened risks are present with regard to authentication.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Clop group, aka Cl0p, is a financially motivated threat actor known for ransomware and extortion-only attacks, which has a history of exploiting vulnerabilities in file transfer solutions. The post Fortra GoAnywhere Hacking Lawsuits Consolidated in the Southern District of Florida appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 26, 2021

As other mandates, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Cures Act, all came into play, the need to digitalize records to ensure privacy and confidentiality as well as improve interoperability has forced payors and providers alike to look at data differently.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2024

Both HIPAA and related state laws create strict guidelines and restrictions on collecting, using, and maintaining patient-protected health information. The Office for Civil Rights, the federal agency responsible for HIPAA enforcement will monitor providers’ AI information platforms and take robust enforcement actions as warranted.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

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