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Integrating HIPAA Compliance Into Digital Communication: A Closer Look

HIT Consultant

The healthcare sector has been a prime target for cyberattacks and data breaches over the last several years, which makes compliance with the Health Insurance Accountability and Portability Act (HIPAA) all the more important. However, with the growing use of digital communication comes an increased risk of data breaches.

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Health Provider News – May 13, 2022

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Vendor’s Ransomware Attack Is Latest Supply Chain Warning. Banner invests in Atlas Health Partners, plans to double ASC footprint. Bill addressing nurse staffing shortages clears House. Mental health emergency co-responder program comes amid Illinois labor shortage. Nursing Home Operator Leaving 8 Locations.

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Health Provider News – March 18, 2022

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Conti Ransomware Group Continues to Threaten Healthcare. Former CMS Chief Seema Verma Blasts Nursing Home Reform Proposals. Health Policy Brief: Pandemic-Driven Health Policies To Address Social Needs And Health Equity. How the PE Nursing Home Crackdown Could Affect the Home Health Industry.

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Health Provider News

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Luke’s surgeons open independent Idaho orthopedic clinic Court dismisses legal case over Idaho health grants, but investigation isn’t over Saint Alphonsus to break ground on new medical health plaza in Caldwell Portneuf Medical Center experienced a ransomware attack. to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M

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Health Provider News – August 19, 2022

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CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow. CISA warns of ransomware threat targeting healthcare, medical organizations. Joint Commission’s New Accreditation Standards Tackle Health Disparities. Maternal health care is disappearing in rural communities. CALIFORNIA.

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Health Provider News – April 22, 2022

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GAO investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes. HHS Secretary Outlines FY 2023 Mental Health Investments at Senate Hearing. HHS Issues Warning to HPH Sector about Hive Ransomware. million in ARP funds to train health workers in local communities. North Hawaii hospital nurses hold informational picket.

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Health Provider News – June 3, 2022

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Most members of Generation Z want health care providers to ask about “social determinants of health” No low-hanging fruit: Experts pitch their four big ideas for changing health care. Ransomware spurs weeks, months of IT downtime. AZDHS not protecting nursing home residents by reviewing complaints.