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HIPAA Update – Q1 2026
The first quarter of 2026 has brought a wave of regulatory activity, enforcement actions, and emerging compliance challenges under HIPAA. From a proposed overhaul of the…
Pharmacy Association and 40 Providers Sue Change Healthcare Over Cyberattack
Summary of article from The HIPAA Journal, by Steve Adler: The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) and over 40 healthcare providers from 22 states are suing…
OCR Settles Alleged HIPAA Violations for $950,000 Following 2017 Ransomware Attack
Summary of article from King & Spalding, by Elizabeth Kimball Key: On July 1, 2024, the HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced that Heritage Valley…
Report Reviews Updates on Health Cybersecurity and Ransomware
Summary of article from Robinson & Cole LLP, by Linn F. Freedman: The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has recently issued two critical alerts for…
5 Best Practices for Achieving Healthcare Cloud Compliance
Summary of article from Pro IT Today, by Christopher Tozzi: Healthcare organizations can ensure cloud compliance by adopting several key practices. Implementing a zero trust security…
Hacking the Hippocratic Oath: Four Ways to Shield Patients from Ransomware Attacks
Summary of article from MedCity News, by Mohammad Wagas: The healthcare industry is under increasing threat from cyberattacks, highlighting an immediate need for stronger security measures.…
Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Lead to Uptick in ED Visits at Nearby Hospitals
Summary of article from Health IT Security, by Jill McKeon: A research letter in JAMA has revealed that ransomware attacks on hospitals not only disrupt the…
Ransomware Attack on Texas Ophthalmology Practice Exposes Data of 80,000 Patients
Summary of article from The HIPAA Journal, by Steve Adler: A Texas-based ophthalmology practice, encompassing Victoria Surgery Center, Victoria Eye Center, and Victoria Vision Center, was…
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…