OCR recently announced a significant settlement with a medical group that represents the first resolution of an investigation into a phishing cyberattack under HIPAA.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency toolkit provides resources, training, and information to help organizations build a strong cybersecurity foundation and advance their defenses against threats.
The Office for Civil Rights has issued guidance on media access to protected health information that can serve as a resource to providers and patients.
A recently published government guide outlines defensive strategies, recommendations, and best practices to combat pervasive cyberthreats affecting critical infrastructure. It also identifies known vulnerabilities that providers can assess their networks for, thereby minimizing risks before intrusions occur.
Although HIPAA helps protect the privacy of an individual’s medical and personal information, it can create deficits in care if it affects communication related to a patient’s medical needs as they transition between healthcare settings.
