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Cybersecurity
HHS Must Take Immediate Action to Improve Cybersecurity at Large Healthcare Organizations
Summary of article from The HIPAA Journal, by Steve Adler: Senator Ron Wyden has called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take…
Cybersecurity Policy – Developments to Watch
Summary of article from FiscalNote, by Nicole D’Angelo: Cybercrime costs are projected to rise from $9.22 trillion in 2024 to $13.82 trillion by 2028, with new…
HHS Agency Launches Program to Improve Cyber Resiliency in Hospitals
Summary of article from The HIPAA Journal, by Steve Adler: The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), a Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
OCR HIPAA Audit Program to Commence in 2024
Summary of article from The HIPAA Journal, by Steve Adler: The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009 mandates periodic audits…
A Comprehensive Guide to Creating a Sustainable Cookie Program
Summary of article from IAPP, by Jodi Daniels, CIPP/US: Managing cookies is essential for compliance with privacy and data protection laws worldwide. Establishing a cookie governance…
UnitedHealth Paid Hackers $22 Million Ransom
Summary of article from CNBC, by Ashley Capoot: UnitedHealth Group confirmed the company paid a $22 million ransom after hackers breached its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, affecting…
Rehab Hospital Chain Hack Affects 101,000; Facing 6 Lawsuits
Summary of article from GovInfo Security, by Marianne Kolbasuk McGee: Ernest Health, a Texas-based operator of rehabilitation hospitals, is facing multiple federal proposed class action lawsuits…
How Pharmacies Can Protect Patient Data From Cyber Threats
Summary of article from Specialty Pharmacy Continuum, by Karen Blum: Pharmacies, both large and small, are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks due to their databases of…
Health Care Giant Comes Clean About Recent Hack and Paid Ransom
Summary of article from Ars Technica, by Dan Goodin: Change Healthcare, a US health care services provider, was attacked by ransomware group ALPHV or BlackCat, disrupting…
HIPAA Update to Include Cybersecurity Requirements for Health Care Organizations
Summary of article from Renal and Urology News, by John Schieszer: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is updating the Health Insurance Portability and…