The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

A lawsuit was filed over the data breach alleging BioPlus should have prevented the breach and could have if reasonable cybersecurity measures had been implemented and industry-standard security best practices had been followed. BioPlus has not admitted liability or any wrongdoing related to the cyberattack and data breach.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

City of Hope National Medical Center issued notification letters on April 2, 2024, and offered the affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring services. The post Multiple Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against City of Hope National Medical Center Over Data Breach appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The year 2024 is no exception. The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with financial pressures on medical practices and the rapid adoption of technology and digitalization, are continuing to reshape the healthcare landscape for both physicians and patients.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and other laws/regulations is mandatory. In addition, complying with HIPAA protects your patients, your practice, and helps you avoid fines and penalties. Your EHR software can help with HIPAA compliance.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Compliance with Privacy Regulations Mental health practices are trusted with extensive amounts of sensitive information and private records. Maintaining patient confidentiality is one of the most important responsibilities of a practice. Training on the practice’s EHR system can help staff streamline data collection and reporting.

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The HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The theme of Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month 2024 is “Resolve to be Resilient,” and throughout the month, CISA will be showing how critical infrastructure organizations can integrate practices to improve security and resilience, helping them to combat threats and bounce back quickly when disruptions occur. “It’s

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The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It has been several years since new HIPAA regulations have been signed into law, but HIPAA changes in 2022 are expected. The last update to the HIPAA Rules was the HIPAA Omnibus Rule in 2013, which introduced new requirements mandated by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

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