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Security Breaches in Healthcare in 2023

HIPAA Journal

In the paper, the HHS indicated it will be adopting a carrot-and-stick approach by developing voluntary Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector Cybersecurity Goals (CPGs) that consist of cybersecurity measures that will have the greatest impact on security along with an update to the HIPAA Security Rule to add new cybersecurity requirements.

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HIPAA Compliant Environment or a Culture of Compliance?

Compliancy Group

One of the trendy marketing terms being used by equipment and service providers in the security space is “HIPAA Compliant Environment.” Here are the things to consider to help evolve beyond a HIPAA Compliant Environment and create a Culture of Compliance that adds value to your organization. × Simplified HIPAA Compliance.

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Guide to HIPAA Safeguards

HIPAA Journal

Requirements to implement HIPAA safeguards appear more often in the text of the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act than is often acknowledged. There is also a section relating to the Organization Requirements of the Privacy and Security Rules – both of which include further HIPAA safeguards.

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Healthcare Remains Top Target in 2022 ITRC Breach Report

Compliancy Group

Cyberattacks continued to be criminals’ weapons of choice, with 1,595 breaches in 2022, a slight decrease from 1,613 in 2021, with drops year-over-year in the number of breaches attributed to phishing, ransomware, and malware. Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant HIPAA compliance protects you against breaches.

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Breach Prevention: 5 Best Practices to Protect Your Data

MRO Compliance

Common reasons for security breaches include: Ransomware. In addition to these responsibilities, a patient data protection committee should perform mock HIPAA audits using Phase 2 protocols from the OCR. Social media. Use of unauthorized applications. Hackings. 2) Provide ongoing education and training for workforce members.

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The Value of an Enterprise Active Data Archive Begins with Patient Safety

HIT Consultant

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.