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CIO’s Say Security Personnel Shortage Is Increasing Threat of PHI Data Breaches

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The sixth Global Information Security Workforce Study, conducted by (ISC)² shows that a shortage of information security professionals is having an adverse impact on healthcare and other industries, even as vulnerabilities such as mobile devices and social media are on … Continue reading

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The ONC Releases National Health IT Patient Safety Action & Surveillance Plan

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Acknowledging that new health information technologies can create patient-safety risks, HHS’ health IT office invited healthcare providers, vendors and the public to comment on its recently issued national Health Information Technology Patient Safety Action & Surveillance Plan.“Just as health IT … Continue reading

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Perspectives On The Patient ID Debate

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Imagine an identification number containing every iota of your health data – documenting every disease and ailment you’ve been treated for, every doctor you’ve seen – a number unique only to you. With such holistic data, the implications for improving … Continue reading

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Environmental Intelligence Releases January 2013 Newsletter

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Environmental Intelligence LLC is pleased to release its January 2013 EI Connections Newsletter.  Please send your feedback or suggestions to [email protected]. Click Here to view: January 2013 EI Connections Newsletter Want to automatically receive our monthly newsletter?  Click on this link to … Continue reading

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HIPAA Privacy And Security Final Rule: Perspectives From A Healthcare Lawyer

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The omnibus HIPAA Privacy and Security final rule HHS released on Jan. 17 answered some questions, provided necessary guidance in certain areas — but some of the thorniest issues, data breach notification among those, are still cryptic enough that lawyers … Continue reading

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HIPAA Privacy And Security Final Rule Establishes A New Era For PHI Security

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The enhanced set of protections finalized in the omnibus HIPAA privacy and security rule released Jan.17 now becomes the new baseline for anyone who handles health information. It doesn’t change meaningful use requirements, but combined, the two may drive more … Continue reading

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OCR Transforming Itself To An Enforcement Organization

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I don’t do risk assessments; I assess risk,” said Sharon Finney, corporate data security officer at Adventist Health System, speaking at the December 2012 Healthcare IT News/HIMSS Media Privacy & Security Forum in Boston. There’s a difference. One happens on … Continue reading

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HHS Releases Final Rule – Updated HIPAA Privacy And Security Rules

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HHS has released the long-awaited final rule updating the privacy and security rules under (HIPAA) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Referred to as the “omnibus” privacy and security rule because of its broad reach, it updates earlier HIPAA … Continue reading

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HHS Launches mHealth Privacy And Security Education Campaign

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The Department of Health and Human Services has launched a mobile health privacy and security education campaign, aimed at giving a framework for providers just starting to use mobile devices. Called “Know the RISKS,” the campaign features recommendations and materials, … Continue reading

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Healthcare Groups Increase Privacy & Security Budgets But Still Fall Short

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The majority of healthcare organizations across the U.S. have increased their privacy and security budgets according to a new HIMSS survey released Wednesday. Officials say, however, many of the groups’ allocated budgets still fall short. Findings of the 2012 Security … Continue reading

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