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Three Women Contract HIV From Dirty “Vampire Facials” at Unlicensed Med Spa
Summary of article from Ars Technica, by Beth Mole: Unlicensed cosmetic procedures at a med spa have been linked to an outbreak of HIV, marking the…
FTC Bans Noncompete Clauses, Declares Vast Majority Unenforceable
Summary of article from Ars Technica, by Jon Brodkin: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule banning noncompete clauses, rendering most existing clauses…
Artificial Intelligence Highlights from FTC’s 2024 PrivacyCon
Summary of article from Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, by Carolyn Metnick, Gianfranco Spinelli: PrivacyCon’s takeaways for healthcare organizations highlighted key considerations for the use…
Houston Clinic Owner Sentenced for Healthcare Fraud Scheme
Summary of article from mytexasdaily.com: Gwendolyn Gibbs, the 72-year-old owner of a Houston-based mental health clinic, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for…
Washington’s My Health My Data Act and its Nevada Twin are Now in Effect – Are You Ready?
Summary of article from Davis Wright Tremaine, by David L. Rice, Adam H. Greene, Rebecca L. Williams: The “My Health My Data Act” in Washington, effective…
Doctors Are Getting on Board With genAI, Survey Shows
Summary of article from Healthcare IT News, by Andrea Fox: A survey of 100 US physicians revealed that 81% believe generative AI can enhance care team…
Security Principles: Addressing Vulnerabilities Systematically
Summary of article from Federal Trade Commission, Office of Technology: The FTC has been enforcing national consumer protection laws for over two decades, focusing on companies…
Navigating HIPAA Compliance in the Age of AI: Privacy and Security Considerations in Healthcare
Summary of article from HackerNoon, by mcmullen: Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various aspects of healthcare, but it also presents privacy and security risks, particularly in…
Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack: 10 Lessons Learned
Summary of article from Guidepost Solutions LLC, by Todd Doss: In February 2024, Change Healthcare fell victim to a ransomware attack due to vulnerabilities in its…
Companies with Strong Cybersecurity Programs Deliver Higher Returns for Shareholders
Summary of article in The HIPAA Journal, by Steve Adler: A study by Diligent Institute and Bitsight reveals that organizations with strong cybersecurity programs yield better…