It's well known that lost or stolen unencrypted computing devices account for the majority of large health data breaches. But a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services shines a light on how frequently breaches - especially smaller ones - involve paper records.
The federal tally of major health data breaches has hit a new milestone; it now lists more than 1,000 incidents affecting 500 or more individuals. Experts weigh in on the lessons to be learned from the details of these breaches.
In a pre-trial decision, a California appellate court has ruled that a breach at Eisenhower Medical Center did not violate California's Confidentiality of Medical Information Act. Find out why.
As the HHS Office for Civil Rights ramps up HIPAA enforcement activities, a key leader of the agency's HIPAA initiatives has retired, and the director of the agency may soon be leaving as well. Find out the very latest details.
A judge has dismissed most of the claims in a consolidated class action lawsuit stemming from the 2011 data breach involving SAIC and the military health program TRICARE, which affected 4.9 million individuals.
Federal regulators have issued a $4.8 million sanction, the largest HIPAA settlement to date, against two partnering New York healthcare organizations following a breach affecting just 6,800 individuals. Learn the details behind the tough penalty.
A breach involving the posting of information about 15,000 Boston Medical Center patients on a transcription firm's unsecured website serves as a reminder of the importance of monitoring the security practices of business associates.
The federal tally of major breaches continues to grow. But even relatively small breaches can result in tough federal sanctions, as settlements announced earlier this week show.
Federal regulators have slapped hefty HIPAA enforcement fines against two covered entities that had relatively small breaches involving stolen unencrypted laptop computers.
In this resource, Dr. Alan Snell, former CMIO, and Jeffrey Short, a healthcare attorney, share insights on medical device risks that are easily missed, and easily catastrophic, with repercussions ranging from HIPAA violations to patient harm.
More importantly, they offer guidance on what healthcare leaders can...
Information security and privacy work in healthcare environments often requires a depth of specialized knowledge and competency that can be validated through the help of professional credentialing, says CISO Sean Murphy.
Information security and privacy work in healthcare environments often requires a depth of specialized knowledge and competency that can be validated through the help of professional credentialing, says CISO Sean Murphy.
A free webinar will provide an overview and analysis of the results of the Healthcare Information Security Today survey, which finds that most organizations lack a documented infosec strategy.
A class action lawsuit against Stanford Hospital and Clinics and two business associates related to a 2011 breach affecting 20,000 patients has been settled, with the BAs picking up most of the tab.
Healthcare organizations are challenged to protect patient data and comply with regulations governing healthcare entities. Having well-documented policies and controls, along with expert recommendations, is an important part of reducing risk and achieving compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and...
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