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HIPAA Omnibus and Offshore Vendors - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBAug 14, 2013 · Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 14, 2013. Credit Eligible. Get Permission. Under the HIPAA Omnibus Rule, business associates and subcontractors are directly liable for HIPAA compliance, including penalties for data breaches. And enforcement actions by federal regulators can range up to $1.5 million per HIPAA violation.
Apple Watch: The HIPAA Privacy Issues - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBSep 25, 2014 · Apple Watch, which is due out next year, is tied to HealthKit, middleware which stores a user's encrypted health and fitness data. Apple announced recently that the release of HealthKit was delayed until the end of this month due to the discovery of a software bug. In the interview, Ganow also discusses: Why …
HIPAA Violation Leads to Prison Term - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBApr 28, 2010 · Huping Zhou of Los Angeles is the first defendant in the nation to receive a prison sentence for a HIPAA privacy violation, according to the U.S. attorney's office for the central district of California. Zhou pleaded guilty in January to four misdemeanor counts of violating the HIPAA privacy rule. He admitted obtaining individually identifiable ...
The Essential Guide to HITECH Act - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBFeb 8, 2010 · The HITECH Act specifies that covered entities should limit uses and disclosures of personal health information to the "minimum necessary" to conduct a particular function. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to issue regulations this year governing the "minimum necessary" provisions.
Telehealth's Growing Security, Privacy Concerns
WEBJul 9, 2021 · While the use of telehealth has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, the data security and privacy concerns for both patients and healthcare providers have also increased, says cybersecurity strategist Kayne McGladrey.. Patients must be proactive in ensuring that their computers or other devices used to conduct telehealth appointments with their doctors are "free of malware that is recording ...
Patient Portals: Privacy for Minors - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBFeb 11, 2014 · Healthcare providers are turning to patient portals to provide remote access to electronic health records.But privacy attorney Adam Greene says there are challenges when it comes to parents or guardians accessing the records of minors of a certain age.
Patient Portals: Security Challenges - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBJan 9, 2014 · Healthcare providers are turning to patient portals to provide remote access to electronic health records. But privacy attorney Adam Greene says there are challenges when it comes to parents or guardians accessing the records of minors of a certain age. Because some minors have the right not to disclose certain medical information, such as ...
2006 VA Breach: Assessing the Impact - HealthcareInfoSecurity
WEBMay 25, 2012 · In May 2006, the Department of Veterans Affairs reported a breach stemming from a stolen unencrypted laptop that contained information on more than 26 million individuals. Although the device was eventually recovered and the FBI determined that no personal information was inappropriately accessed, the VA agreed to pay $20 million to settle a ...
Latest breaking news articles on healthcare information security
WEBMathew J. Schwartz • September 12, 2024. Android malware first seen in the wild in late 2023 has been targeting users' bank and online payment accounts, bolstered by its ability to steal one-time access codes sent via SMS. The banking Trojan, which security researchers call Ajina, appears to be a joint endeavor with affiliates.