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How to Overcome HIPAA Myths to Enhance the Protection of Healthcare Data

Healthcare IT Today

For many of us, change is hard. In cybersecurity, change is essential to defeat two of the most common causes of data breaches: the ever-evolving attack styles of hackers and human error. New products and features designed to protect data from the latest attack vectors and human errors are released regularly.

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Securing Patient Privacy: iHealth Solutions Resolves HIPAA Probe, Pays $75,000 Settlement to HHS Office for Civil Rights

Compliancy Group

Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has made an announcement that will send shockwaves through the healthcare industry. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has made an announcement that will send shockwaves through the healthcare industry.

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UnitedHealth Group Confirms Data Stolen in Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack

HIPAA Journal

While it is currently unclear what types of data were stolen in the attack, UnitedHealth Group said personally identifiable health information, eligibility and claims information, and financial information are likely to have been compromised. United Health Group has also confirmed that it has paid out more than $3.3 40% of the $3.3

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The OIG Work Plan Decoded

Compliancy Group

Understanding the OIG Work Plan The OIG Work Plan for physicians and health organizations is a dynamic document that lays out the various audits, reviews, and inspections the OIG intends to conduct in relation to healthcare programs and services within a time frame. OIG in healthcare , functioning as an arm of the U.S.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. With support for multi-cloud deployments, telemedicine and personalized health, patient and clinician devices, and IoT devices deployed in the home, perimeter security will no longer be enough. to build out their cybersecurity program.

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HIPAA Compliance Guide: All Your Questions Answered

Total HIPAA

This post aims to answer all of your HIPAA compliance questions. If you’re just learning about HIPAA compliance, or beginning the process of becoming HIPAA compliant, this article will guide you through the initial steps you must take to adhere to the law. What is HIPAA Compliance? Protected Health Information (PHI).

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August Regulatory Update

Verisys

August Regulatory Update – The best resource for monthly updates. Here is our monthly regulatory update. See below for changes from several states introducing legislation. A big thanks to our compliance team, who monitors state, federal, and international updates. to 5:30 p.m.