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Technology
Montefiore Fined Almost $5 Million for HIPAA Violations
The New York City-based health system was fined $4.75 million after a federal investigation found that a former employee and...
Technology
Get Serious About Your Cyber Security With These 4 HHS Guidelines
No organization is immune to cyberattacks, and last year they ran rampant for healthcare systems.
Technology
HHS Tells Health Systems: Get Serious About Cybersecurity
Federal officials have unveiled a new strategy to address rising cybersecurity incidents. It includes incentives to improve data security, beefed-up...
Technology
Data Breach Costs NY Pres $300K
The hospital self-reported the breach that affected more than 54,000 people.
Technology
AHA Sues Feds Over Hospital Use of Data-Tracking Technologies
At issue is a 2022 bulletin that prohibits HIPAA-covered entities from using technology that captures the IP address of people...
Supply Chain
Stakeholders Urged to Prioritize Interoperability Mandates as DSCSA 'Stabilization Period' Looms
The FDA is providing a one-year soft launch for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act mandates, effective November 27.
Technology
Do Consumers Care About Healthcare Privacy and Security?
A recent survey finds that consumers aren't concerned about protecting their personal health information on digital channels, and they may...
Technology
HCA's Massive Data Breach Affects 11M Patients Nationwide
The for-profit, megasystem has launched a webpage to keep patients informed.
Human Resources
WA Hospital Fined $240K After Nosy ER Guards Probe Patient Records
The HIPAA breach by two dozen guards at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital affected 419 patients.
Marketing
UPMC Will Pay $8.5M to Settle False Claims Allegations; Separate 'Sordid Vendetta' Defamation Suit Continues
The settlement is the latest development in an ongoing, bitter feud between former colleagues who've traded accusations of drug abuse...
Revenue Cycle
HHS proposes major changes to SUD treatment record-sharing
The Department of Health and Human Services today issued a notice of public rulemaking to improve the exchange of patient...
Technology
CHIME Backs Effort to Protect Patient Data in mHealth Apps
The Federal Trade Commission is weighing options to respond to health data winding up in the wrong hands.