Med-Net Compliance
OCTOBER 17, 2022
The second largest nonprofit hospital chain in the United States has confirmed that it has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. At one of the facilities, an emergency room nurse was so overwhelmed with the patient load that she called 911 and asked for help. Update as new information becomes available.
HIPAA Journal
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Ransomware remains one of the most serious threats to the healthcare industry. The ransomware gang assumes that prior to the appointment, the doctor will open the file to check the patient’s records, and will install malware that will provide access to their device. Telemedicine Providers Targeted.
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HIPAA Journal
JANUARY 22, 2024
The duration of HIPAA training varies depending on the specific needs and roles of the individuals being trained, but for healthcare staff undergoing annual HIPAA refresher training, it typically takes about 90 minutes to complete. A typical HIPAA training course covers essential topics to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Med-Net Compliance
JULY 12, 2022
A ransomware attack on a finance company has affected more than 600 healthcare organizations. On February 26, 2022, the company detected and stopped a sophisticated ransomware attack in which an unauthorized third party accessed and disabled some of their computer systems. Update as new information becomes available.
HIPAA Journal
JANUARY 31, 2023
Livingston Memorial VNA Health Corporation Announces Ransomware Attack Livingston Memorial VNA Health Corporation, which provides hospice services in Ventura, CA, has confirmed that hackers gained access to its IT systems and used ransomware to encrypt files on or around February 19, 2022.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 18, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights is the main enforcer of HIPAA compliance; however, state Attorneys General also play a role in enforcing compliance with the Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). million individuals and for delayed breach notifications.
Med-Net Compliance
JUNE 30, 2022
A medical center in Arizona announced it was the victim of a ransomware attack in which the attackers obtained the protected health information [PHI] of approximately 700,000 current and former patients. Discussion Points: Review policies and procedures related to HIPAA, PHI, the Privacy Rule, and data integrity.
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