Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The data breach affecting the Texas-based system of 16 hospitals is unrelated to the massive ransomware attack on its parent company, CommonSpirit Health. Cyberattacks are happening almost every day, which has led to the federal government mandating Zero Trust architecture across agencies. Unaware for nearly a year.

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Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Nurses Governance 260

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In 2022, as cyberattacks globally rose by 38% year-on-year, healthcare became the third-most-attacked industry (behind government and education), recording an increase of 74% and reporting up to 1,463 incidents per week. Yet, despite the stakes, many healthcare organizations aren’t as well-protected as they could be.

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Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Telemedicine HIPAA 105

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

6,000 Individuals Impacted by Ransomware Attack on Colorado Ophthalmology Associates Colorado Ophthalmology Associates (COA) has recently disclosed a ransomware attack that was discovered on November 14, 2023. The forensic investigation confirmed that the intrusion began as early as October 4, 2023, and ended on November 14, 2023.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 2, 2023

The files contained information such as names, birthdates, signatures, insurance details, contact information, government identification numbers including driver’s licenses and Social Security numbers, medical history/treatment information, and financial information.

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Licensing Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Health Insurance 72

Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 14, 2023

According to a press release published by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR), ransomware and hacking are healthcare’s primary cyberthreats. Over the last four years, there has been a 239% increase in large breaches reported to OCR involving hacking, and a 278% increase in ransomware.

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Compliance Hospitals US Department of Health and Human Services Electronic Medical Records 52

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Ransomware attacks are also referred to as Cy-X or Cyber extortion. If you are a Practice Manager, Administrator or owner of a small medical organization and responsible for overseeing HITECH and HIPAA compliance, consider online training.

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Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 99

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Ransomware attacks are also referred to as Cy-X or Cyber extortion. If you are a Practice Manager, Administrator or owner of a small medical organization and responsible for overseeing HITECH and HIPAA compliance, consider online training.

Compliance 52

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 52