By Usman Choudhary – The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare has again brought cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the forefront. This ransomware attack, attributed to the Blackcat gang, underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
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By Art Gross – With cyber-attacks on the rise in healthcare, HIPAA enforcer, the Department of Health and Human Services, has taken proactive measures to enhance the sector’s resilience against these growing threats.
By Matthew Fisher – It should be well known and understand that the healthcare industry is subject to a variety of laws and regulations that can make operating in the space trickier than other industries. To give both new and experienced individuals a taste of that complexity, three primary laws are often cited as the top priorities to keep in mind.
By Art Gross – Remember our call to action for a Password Audit in our Healthcare Cybersecurity Resolutions blog a few weeks back? As this month draws to a close, now is the perfect time to tick off this achievable and cost-free goal.
By Jim Tate – I thought I’d seen just about everything. Just when I imagined the bar could go no lower in terms of online privacy, I was in for a major surprise. I knew that my footprints across the internet were being tracked and sold like any other commodity. But…
By Art Gross – Ensuring HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of healthcare operations, and staying current on the latest regulations and best practices is essential. Our team of experts strongly encourages professionals to initiate employee training early in the year, contributing to a secure and informed healthcare environment.
By Pamela J. Gallagher – Compared to a grocery store, the healthcare industry holds vastly greater amounts of sensitive personal information. Questions of how to balance convenience and privacy is essential for the health of our industry.
By Steve Akers – One of the best defenses against a cyberattack is 24/7 threat detection and response. Whether you build this team internally or leverage a healthcare MSSP, this team actively hunts for threats in your network to mitigate the danger before it becomes a material incident.
By Matt Fisher – Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, individuals have the right to request an amendment to their protected health information if there is a concern about the accuracy of the information. The word amendment carries a certain understanding.