The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of September that we think deserve sharing again.
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By Art Gross – Social engineering attacks involve manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information, providing unauthorized access, or executing actions that compromise the security of systems or data. Attackers exploit psychological and emotional factors to exploit employees’ trust and manipulate them into performing actions that put the organization’s sensitive information at risk.
By Art Gross – In response to the growing use of online tracking technologies in healthcare, the HHS Office for Civil Rights and the Federal Trade Commission have issued a joint warning to hospital systems and telehealth providers about the potential threats these tracking technologies pose to patient data security.
By Art Gross – The healthcare industry has witnessed the integration of technology into many different aspects of patient care and management. The Amazon online community has stepped into this domain with the introduction of Amazon Clinic.
By Art Gross – A recent investigation by the OCR alleges that several security guards from Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital impermissibly accessed the medical records of 419 individuals. This incident highlights the importance of maintaining strict protocols and vigilant oversight.
By Art Gross – Language barriers can pose significant challenges when it comes to delivering healthcare to limited English proficiency patients. Recognizing the importance of language access in healthcare settings, HHS releases a comprehensive report outlining strategies to improve language access services.
By Art Gross – Recent research conducted by Arete and Cyentia Institute sheds light on the ransomware landscape within the healthcare sector. The study reveals that healthcare organizations are more likely to pay ransoms than other industries.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of May that we think deserve sharing again.
By Art Gross – A recent incident involving Arkansas-based MedEvolve serves as a reminder of the consequences that arise from the mishandling of PHI and the importance of healthcare businesses ensuring that they and their business associates are HIPAA compliant.