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Smaller healthcare organizations, such as regional hospitals, nursinghomes, rehab centers and clinics, are not immune from cyberattacks and data breaches. Smaller healthcare organizations, such as regional hospitals, nursinghomes, rehab centers and clinics, are not immune from cyberattacks and data breaches.
The Ubiquity of Digital Communication in Healthcare Despite the risk of data breaches, phishing scams, and ransomware attacks, both patients and providers prefer digital communication channels. Instead, you have to find ways to incorporate HIPAA compliance into your digital communications.
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