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Hacking and IT Incidents Affect 563,000 Patients and Health Plan Members

HIPAA Journal

An unauthorized individual was found to have gained access to its network and downloaded files containing the protected health information of 45,785 patients. California Health Insurance Agency Suffers Data Breach Affecting 14,600 Patients.

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South Korea forms national commission for promoting bio-health tech and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

This commission, according to a press release, seeks to foster the local bio-health industry and provide systemic support for the integration of the latest technologies, including AI and nanotechnology. Previously, these processes have been hindered by the compartmentalisation of various government agencies.

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‘Care Anywhere’ is the new normal, according to new industry report

Healthcare It News

Before joining BCGDV, they practised as medical doctors or worked in industries such as health insurance, medtech or pharma”, the company spokesperson informed Healthcare IT News. ” The report is freely available for download here.

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‘Care Anywhere’ is the new normal, according to industry report

Healthcare It News

Before joining BCGDV, they practised as medical doctors or worked in industries such as health insurance, medtech or pharma”, the company spokesperson informed Healthcare IT News. ” The report is freely available for download here.

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Employee Compliance Training for Healthcare

MedTrainer

It educates employees on the laws, regulations, and policies governing their work and ensures they understand their responsibilities and obligations as healthcare professionals. Successful training is when team members understand and comply with various laws, regulations, and policies that govern the healthcare industry.

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700,000 Highly Sensitive School Records Exposed Online

HIPAA Journal

The vulnerability was immediately addressed; however, the forensic investigation revealed hackers had exploited the vulnerability on May 28, 2023, and downloaded files from the system.

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Understanding HIPAA’s Central Role in Healthcare

MedTrainer

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone healthcare regulation since 1996. This key legislation mandates the protection of patient privacy and the security of health information, affecting nearly every aspect of healthcare operations. Learn more about OCR inspection preparation.

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