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HIPAA Enforcement Agency Open, But Regulatory Activity Slows DownSome regulatory activity related to health data privacy and security is on hold as a result of the partial government shutdown. But...
Attorney David Holtzman Highlights Three Issues to TrackWhat are the top regulatory trends to look for in the healthcare sector in 2019? Privacy attorney David Holtzman pinpoints three key issues to watch.
Hacking Incidents Still Dominate, But Fewer Huge Incidents Than in Years PastMajor health data breaches added to the official federal tally in 2018 impacted more than twice as many individuals as...
Consultant Rebecca Herold Offers Predictions for the Coming YearThis was an eventful year for healthcare cybersecurity and privacy incidents and developments. But what's ahead for 2019? Here are...
Sorting Out What Kinds of Incidents Are Most Common This YearWhat kinds of health data breaches have been most common so far in 2018? An analysis of the official HHS breach tally reveals the...
Because business associates have been culprits in heath data breaches impacting millions of individuals, healthcare entities need to be diligent in taking steps to reduce the persistent risks...
Organizations Need to Avoid Mishaps That Can Make Matters WorseRecent additions to the federal health data breach tally shine a light on the mistakes that contribute to breaches - and in some...
Analyzing the Latest 'Wall of Shame' TrendsAbout 30 new health data breaches - including a phishing attack impacting 1.4 million individuals - have been added in recent weeks to the official...
Why Did It Take 10 Months to Determine a PHI Breach Occurred?Augusta University Health in Georgia says it just recently concluded that a phishing attack that occurred - and was detected - 10...
Privacy and Security Experts Offer Insights on What Changes Make SenseHHS is considering making changes to federal privacy regulations governing health data - including HIPAA and the 42 CFR Part 2...