Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Marlena Herrera, Director of Customer Success at Protegrity In the Healthcare industry sensitive data is commonly thought of as Personally Identifiable Information [PII]. That said, wearables contain and transmit significant amounts of protected valuable health information.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 30, 2023

Worse, these attacks are sometimes threatening patient safety, and causing regulatory non-compliance with HIPAA because of lost or stolen data. Back when sensitive patient information was stored in physical files, healthcare organizations only had to worry about the (rare) physical break-in. What is VRM and How Does it Work?

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A lack of regulatory compliance, network and technical vulnerabilities, unencrypted information, unsecured mobile devices, and weak credentials all play a part in putting a healthcare organization at risk for a data breach. Today, the cost of a data breach comes with a hefty price tag – an average of $9.44 million in the U.S.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 11, 2024

Texas also passed Bill 300, which requires employees responsible for the security of protected health information (PHI) to take an additional training. MedTrainer’s healthcare policy experts often conduct state analyses of training requirements to share with customers.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

They cover various aspects, including: Internal Monitoring Systems Employee Training Programs Reporting Mechanisms for Potential Violations Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA focuses on safeguarding the privacy and security of patients’ health information.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Information Security Policies Review and update your information security policies to ensure they align with SOC 2 requirements. Reporting and Communication Establish effective channels for reporting security incidents, communicating risks, and keeping stakeholders informed about security status. Are You SOC 2 Ready?

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

For example, a hospital board might implement a robust governance framework that encompasses regular assessments of treatment outcomes, patient satisfaction surveys, and evaluations of financial performance. It is crucial for ensuring patient safety, safeguarding privacy, and enhancing the quality of care through informed decision-making.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the United States, there are several compliance frameworks and entities that govern requirements for the healthcare industry. Each governing body oversees a different aspect of regulatory compliance. To understand which compliance frameworks govern which requirements, we need to break it down entity by entity.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Over the last almost two years, healthcare has seen organizations rely on technology and the cloud to get accurate, trusted information to patients and direct them to the appropriate resources and care at scale. But what does all of this mean for the future of patient care? Reduced healthcare costs.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 21, 2023

Here’s a description of the position: New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the New York State Department of Health to improve healthcare by collaboratively leading, connecting, and integrating health information exchange across the State.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 13, 2025

If passed, healthcare organizations will face mounting expectations to implement rigorous cybersecurity measures, including regular security assessments, compliance certifications, and business resiliency plans. There’s still a need for a compliance framework that is.

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