Ransomware and other destructive cyberattacks on healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) can cripple IT systems, prevent access to protected health information, and often see appointments cancelled and patients redirected to other healthcare facilities. The...
A lawsuit filed against Blackbaud Inc. alleging violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has survived a motion to dismiss. Judge Childs of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina declined to dismiss the plaintiffs’ claims...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has a Health Breach Notification Rule, similar to the Breach Notification Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The FTC has recently released a Policy Statement confirming digital health app and...
HIPAA security awareness training is a requirement of the HIPAA Security Rule, which calls for HIPAA covered entities and their business associates to “implement a security awareness and training program for all members of its workforce (including management).”...
The Omaha, Nebraska-based pediatric care provider Children’s Hospital & Medical Center (CHMC) has agreed to pay a $80,000 financial penalty to resolve an investigation into an alleged violation of the Right of Access provision of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The...
The Department of Health and Human Services’ cybersecurity department, the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3), has issued a warning to organizations in the health and public health sector alerting them to an elevated risk of BlackMatter ransomware...
HIPAA training for student nurses holds substantial importance in preparing these future healthcare professionals to effectively navigate the complex landscape of patient information privacy and security, offering them a comprehensive understanding of the legal and...
