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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…
Comprehensive Federal Privacy Bill May Open Backdoor for HIPAA Private Right of Action
Summary of article from Fox Rothschild, by Elizabeth Litten: The American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 (APRA) is a significant data privacy bill that aims to…
Healthcare Still Underprepared for Scope of Cyber Threats, Says Report
Summary of article from Healthcare IT News, by Andrea Fox: A new report from Kroll reveals a discrepancy between healthcare organizations’ self-assessment of their cybersecurity maturity…
Ernest Health Sued Over 2024 Ransomware Attack and Data Breach
Summary of article from The HIPAA Journal, by Steve Adler: Ernest Health, a Texas-based health system, is facing a lawsuit following a cyberattack that compromised the…
Bogus Botox Poisoning Outbreak Spreads to 9 States, CDC Says
Summary of article from Ars Technica, by Beth Mole: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 19 women across nine US states have…
PE-Owned Health Care Saw Surge in 2023 Bankruptcies, Report Says
Summary of article from Mergers & Acquisitions, by Bloomberg News: Private equity (PE)-backed businesses accounted for about 20% of the 80 bankruptcies in the healthcare sector…