Patients file class suit v. CHSI over data breach
Though the Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHSI) data breach was announced more than a week ago, news related to the incident continues to filter out. First, five Alabamians filed a federal class...
View ArticleMemorial Hermann Health System suffers internal data breach
Memorial Hermann Health System reported an internal data breach in which an employee was able to gain unauthorized entry into the organization’s electronic health record (EHR) system over a 6 ½ year...
View ArticleTemple physicians office alerts 3,780 patients of data breach
A Temple University physicians’ office recently notified 3,780 patients that their data was exposed after a laptop was stolen from its surgery department in July. Philly.com reports the Temple...
View ArticleReport: Healthcare industry must focus on endpoint security
It’s no secret that data encryption continues to be an IT security sore spot in the healthcare industry, but some recent Forrester Report findings reaffirm that endpoint security is a critical issue....
View ArticleCedars-Sinai Data Breach Update: 33,000 Patients Affected
The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles announced an unencrypted laptop theft that compromised at least more than 500 patients’ data in August, but actual number of affected patients was...
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Webcast: Using Secure Messaging to Protect Health Information, Improve...
Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN) has had tremendous success in connecting not only healthcare organizations and providers in the state but also payers and regional health information...
View ArticleNew Interoperability Program Set to Improve EHRs and HIE
HIE security is crucial as more healthcare organizations work to improve interoperability programs. The Interoperability Workgroup (IWG) formed a strategic relationship with Healthcare Information and...
View ArticleVirginia and California Face PHI Protection Problems
As technology continues to evolve, it should come as no surprise that healthcare facilities are finding more ways to store and transmit PHI. However, it is crucial that facilities keep sensitive data...
View ArticleIs PHI Security Strong Enough in the Workplace?
Workplace wellness programs are on the rise, but does that mean that PHI security is being put at risk? PHI security is often an issue relegated to healthcare providers and insurers. However, as health...
View ArticleHow Can Providers Ease Patient Privacy Concerns?
Individuals wanting to withhold medical information from providers could be a sign of patient privacy concerns with online tools. With numerous healthcare data breaches occurring in the last year...
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