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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has announced a settlement with Plastic Surgery Associates of South Dakota to …
HHS Reaches Settlement with Plastic Surgery Associates of South Dakota Over HIPAA Violations Following Ransomware Attack Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the digital landscape of health care, a ransom attack is not an unlikely tale of science fiction, but a prevalent threat for many providers. The U.S. …
A Wake-Up Call for Health Cybersecurity: Heritage Valley’s $950k Settlement Read More
WILLOW GROVE, PA — Hypertension-Nephrology Associates, P.C. has disclosed that it was the target of an extortion attack on February 6, 2024. The discovery came when an extortion note was …
Hypertension-Nephrology Associates Faces Extortion Attack, Potentially Compromising Patient Data Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Vasco Electronics, a leader in translation technology, has made a significant stride in medical communication by achieving Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance for its …
Vasco Electronics Advances Medical Communication with HIPAA-Compliant Translation Devices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released two reports to Congress detailing the state of compliance with the …
HHS Reports Highlight Ongoing Struggle with Healthcare Data Breaches and HIPAA Compliance Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a settlement with Maryland-based Green Ridge Behavioral Health, LLC. The agreement was reached after a ransomware …
Green Ridge Behavioral Health Settles with HHS Over HIPAA Violations Following Ransomware Attack Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to strengthen patient confidentiality and improve care for those struggling with substance use disorders (SUD), the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) …
New Rule Enhances Patient Confidentiality in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As cyber threats in the healthcare sector continue to escalate, a stark reminder emerges with the settlement of a malicious insider cybersecurity investigation involving Montefiore Medical Center. …
Unforeseen Insider Cyber Attack Costs NYC Non-profit Hospital $4.75 Million in HHS Settlement Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a defining move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule destined to significantly boost access to health information and streamline the …
A Revolutionary Shift in Healthcare: CMS’ Final Rule Set to Streamline and Digitize Prior Authorization Process Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has recently concluded a settlement with Optum Medical Care of New Jersey, a multi-specialty physician group …
Optum Medical Care Settles HIPAA Right of Access Violations with HHS Read More