By Matt Fisher – One of the newest and hottest entrants on the healthcare privacy front is the Federal Trade Commission. Being aware of the whole regulatory enforcement landscape is just as important as paying attention to compliance in the first place.
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By Art Gross – As a healthcare leader, you know that protecting patient data and ensuring cybersecurity compliance is a never-ending battle. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and regulations are frequently updated to address new risks.
By Matt Fisher – When the likely inevitable data breach occurs, who is responsible for sending the notice? Does the answer change when a breach is bigger? Does the answer change because a business associate is involved? Understanding ahead of time is informative, especially since the issue has been thrown into the spotlight by the big breach at Change Healthcare.
By Art Gross – The OCR is preparing to launch a new round of audits in 2024 to assess compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule across the healthcare sector. After long delays, HIPAA-regulated entities can expect increased scrutiny on their security practices and risk management programs.
By Anatoly Podstrelov – Healthcare data security protects sensitive patient information, including personal identification details, medical histories, and financial information. Safeguarding this data helps maintain patient privacy, builds trust in healthcare systems, and complies with legal and ethical standards.
By Art Gross – With the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and the increasing importance of protecting patient data, it’s crucial to ensure your organization is fully compliant with HIPAA.
By Devin Partida – There’s a growing consensus that health education programs must include comprehensive cybersecurity training that helps protect digital assets and can better defend against the sophisticated cyberattacks that threaten patient privacy and trust.
By Matthew Fisher – mHealth applications focused on women’s health are drawing a fair amount of attention when it comes to privacy practices. These FemTech applications are designed to help individuals personally track different aspects of their health. How does FemTech approach privacy?
By Art Gross – In today’s world where 45% of healthcare organizations reported experiencing a phishing attack in the previous 12 months, ongoing cybersecurity is no longer just a compliance checkbox – it’s a strategic imperative.