In a significant development underscoring the growing threat of cyberattacks in the healthcare sector, the Office for Civil Rights recently announced a settlement concerning a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information of over 14,000 individuals.
Learn about recent Medicare Advantage (MA) developments regarding commercial criteria and artificial intelligence, as well as new guidelines for texting patient information.
A January report unveiled a staggering data leak dubbed the “Mother of All Breaches”, which encompassed data from numerous previous breaches, totaling approximately 12 terabytes and over 26 billion records.
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.
