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Technology
HHS Drops Plan to Restrict Hospital Use of Data-Tracking Tech
Federal officials have decided not to appeal a court order that shut down the rule, saying it exceeded HHS authority...
Technology
FTC Finalizes Changes to Health Breach Notification Rule
The changes are aimed to close gaps around HIPAA and help healthcare organizations and consumers control the use of personal...
Technology
Infographic: Healthcare Sector Leads Rank for Ransomware Attacks
Healthcare has a big target on its back when it comes to ransomware attacks.
Payer
7 Fast Facts on the New SUD Privacy Regulations
Meet the organizations that helped bring substance use disorder privacy and consent into the 21st century.
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.