Does HIPAA Permit Texting Patients? – Part 1
What does HIPAA say about texting your patients? That depends on several factors, including what type of phone you use, and what data you’re transmitting.
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10 Cybersecurity Basics for Small Practices
Small medical practices are not immune from cyberattacks, but complex defensive recommendations can seem overwhelming. Here we break down our top 10 list of cybersecurity basics that will help small practices protect themselves from data breaches and other cybersecurity risks.
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Healthcare Industry Lagging in Cybersecurity (Part II)
A recent report on healthcare cybersecurity shows the industry 15th out of the 18 major US industries surveyed. In Part II of this two-part article, we investigate why healthcare organizations struggle to keep up with cybersecurity threats.
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Healthcare Industry Lagging in Cybersecurity (Part I)
A recent report on healthcare cybersecurity shows the industry 15th out of the 18 major US industries surveyed. In Part I of this two-part article, we explore this poor rating and investigate why healthcare records are so appealing to criminals.
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Ransomware Targeting Hospitals and Health IT Systems
SamSam ransomware is making a name for itself by attacking healthcare-related organizations. Prior to its famous attack on Allscripts, SamSam infected three hospitals. Ransomware remains a significant risk for organizations in 2018.
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