Electronic Medical Records Governance Ransomware 
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
The data breach affecting the Texas-based system of 16 hospitals is unrelated to the massive ransomware attack on its parent company, CommonSpirit Health. Cyberattacks are happening almost every day, which has led to the federal government mandating Zero Trust architecture across agencies. Unaware for nearly a year.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 4, 2023
In 2022, as cyberattacks globally rose by 38% year-on-year, healthcare became the third-most-attacked industry (behind government and education), recording an increase of 74% and reporting up to 1,463 incidents per week. Yet, despite the stakes, many healthcare organizations aren’t as well-protected as they could be.
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HIPAA Journal
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
6,000 Individuals Impacted by Ransomware Attack on Colorado Ophthalmology Associates Colorado Ophthalmology Associates (COA) has recently disclosed a ransomware attack that was discovered on November 14, 2023. The forensic investigation confirmed that the intrusion began as early as October 4, 2023, and ended on November 14, 2023.
HIPAA Journal
AUGUST 2, 2023
The files contained information such as names, birthdates, signatures, insurance details, contact information, government identification numbers including driver’s licenses and Social Security numbers, medical history/treatment information, and financial information.
Compliancy Group
DECEMBER 14, 2023
According to a press release published by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR), ransomware and hacking are healthcare’s primary cyberthreats. Over the last four years, there has been a 239% increase in large breaches reported to OCR involving hacking, and a 278% increase in ransomware.
AIHC
APRIL 10, 2024
HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Ransomware attacks are also referred to as Cy-X or Cyber extortion. If you are a Practice Manager, Administrator or owner of a small medical organization and responsible for overseeing HITECH and HIPAA compliance, consider online training.
AIHC
APRIL 10, 2024
HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Ransomware attacks are also referred to as Cy-X or Cyber extortion. If you are a Practice Manager, Administrator or owner of a small medical organization and responsible for overseeing HITECH and HIPAA compliance, consider online training.
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