HHS Finalizes Rule Establishing Disincentives for Healthcare Providers That Have Committed Information Blocking
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today released a final rule that establishes disincentives for healthcare providers that have committed information blocking. This final rule exercises the…
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Healthcare Provider Faces Class Action Lawsuit over Data Breach Exposing Patient Information
A Florida healthcare provider is facing a class-action lawsuit over a significant data breach that exposed sensitive patient information.
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Medical-Targeted Ransomware Is Breaking Records after Change Healthcare’s $22M Payout
When Change Healthcare paid $22 million in March to a ransomware gang that had crippled the company along with hundreds of hospitals, medical practices, and pharmacies across the US, the…
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Ascension: Employee Mistake Allowed Ransomware Attackers Access
One of the largest health systems in the country says it’s figured out how ransomware attackers were able to massively disrupt some 140 hospitals across the United States.
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United States Sues Telehealth Providers and Executives for Unfair and Deceptive Conduct
The Justice Department, together with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced that the United States filed an amended complaint against telehealth company Cerebral Inc., Cerebral’s founder and former Chief Executive…
Read More »Colorado Eyecare Company Suffers 377K-Record Data Breach
A Fort Collins, Colorado-based eyecare management company notified 377,911 individuals of a data breach that occurred in May 2023.
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Court Imposes Restrictions on Alcohol Addiction Treatment Company to Protect Consumers’ Private Information
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that a federal court in Washington, DC, has entered a settlement that prohibits alcohol addiction treatment company Monument Inc. from…
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Cyberattack Disrupts Clinical Operations at Ascension
A cyberattack is disrupting clinical operations at St. Louis-based Ascension. On May 8, Ascension detected unusual activity on its network and said in a news release that it believes this…
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HHS OCR Creates FAQ Webpage in Response to the Change Healthcare Cyberattack
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has posted a new webpage to share answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning the Health…
Read More »Webinar on the New Final Rule Modifying the Confidentiality Provisions for SUD Patient Records
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a webinar recording on the…
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