Meaningful Use in 2016 and 2017
Meaningful Use is still on for 2016 and 2017. Learn what Acting Administrator has said about Meaningful Use and the MACRA implementation.
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2016: Hospitals targeted with Ransomware, patients harmed, losses incurred
Ransomware attacks are rampant throughout the healthcare industry, affecting a high percentage of organizations.
After a healthcare provider becomes a victim of ransomware, the response is typical – these organizations recognize that attacks could occur again, with impacts even more severe, and invest both in safeguards to prevent future attacks and protections to mitigate the impact should they occur.
Locky Ransomware Targets Healthcare organizations
Research shows that a massive spam campaign with “locky ransomware” has been targeting healthcare organizations. We review malware and countermeasures.
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HIPAA Compliance with Google’s G Suite (Google Apps)
Eagle’s opinion is that the agreement meets the minimum requirements of a HIPAA BAA, and as such Google accepts the minimum liability in the event of a data breach which is to send you “applicable Breach notifications” via email in the event of a breach. Google will not indemnify you, reimburse you for your breach notification costs, or pay any other damages.
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Ransomware Guidance from OCR
The Office of Civil Rights issued a Fact Sheet regarding Ransomware and HIPAA. During 2016, ransomware attacks have increased 300% and healthcare organizations are being targeted. This increase in threat activity increases the consequences of a weak security... Read More
