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Healthcare IT Security March 22, 2023

Black Basta Ransomware Gang Threatens Health Sector: HC3 Issues Warning And Offers Best Practices

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has issued an Analyst Note warning the health sector about the Black Basta Ransomware Gang, an emerging cyber…

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Digital Health, Telehealth

Washington State Bolsters Virtual Reproductive Health Services Amid National Constraints


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Digital Health, Telehealth

COVID-19 Drives Explosive Growth In Telehealth-delivered Behavioral Health Care


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Digital Health, Telehealth

Telemedicine Adoption Skyrockets Among Physicians, ONC Report Finds


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Healthcare IT

Baxter’s Urgent Correction: LIFE2000 Ventilation System’s Oxygen Issue Raises Alarm


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Digital Health, Telehealth

Epic Research Study Finds Most Primary Care Telehealth Visits Don’t Need In-Person Follow-Up


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Healthcare IT Compliance, Healthcare IT Security

Lawmakers’ Personal Information Stolen In DC Health Link Data Breach


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Healthcare IT Security

New CISA And FBI Advisory Provides Insights Into Royal Ransomware Gang Tactics


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Healthcare IT Compliance, Healthcare IT Security

Class Action Lawsuit Accuses Southern California Healthcare Groups Of Negligence In Data Breach Affecting 3.3M Patients


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Healthcare IT Compliance, Healthcare IT Security March 3, 2023

Senators Introduce UPHOLD Privacy Act To Protect Americans’ Sensitive Health Data Privacy

Senators Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, and Mazie Hirono have recently proposed the Upholding Protections for Health and Online Location Data (UPHOLD) Privacy Act to expand…


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Healthcare IT Security March 2, 2023

Study Finds Overwhelming Majority Of Organizations Susceptible To Email Phishing Attacks

The ninth annual State of the Phish report by Proofpoint reveals that cybercriminals are exploiting both new and traditional tactics to target organizations. The report…


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Healthcare IT Security March 1, 2023

Rapid Digital Transformation In Healthcare Puts Patient Safety At Risk

A new survey conducted by Porter Research for Healthcare & Life Sciences titled “Severity and Frequency of Cyberattacks Drive Urgency, Investment” has revealed the healthcare…


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Healthcare IT Security February 28, 2023

Study Highlights The Effectiveness Of Email Warnings In Preventing Repeated Unauthorized Access To Protected Health Information By Hospital Employees

A newly-published study in JAMA Open has revealed that email alerts can be an efficient way to reduce the amount of unauthorized access to secure…


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Healthcare IT Security February 24, 2023

HC3 Urge HPH To Prepare For MedusaLocker Ransomware Attacks

Healthcare security decision-makers and defenders should be aware of the MedusaLocker ransomware, warns the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3). The ransomware has primarily targeted…


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Digital Health, Telehealth February 21, 2023

American Telemedicine Association And Alliance For Connected Care Telehealth Express Concerns Over Upcoming RPM And RTM Meeting

In a letter to Dr. Schaening, the American Telemedicine Association and Alliance for Connected Care Telehealth have expressed worries regarding the upcoming Remote Patient Monitoring…


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Digital Health February 20, 2023

Study Finds Telehealth Boosts Visit Frequency And Reduces Physician-Related Distress Among Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

A recent study has found that telehealth can increase the frequency of visits among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with type 1 diabetes. This research…


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Healthcare IT, Healthcare IT Compliance February 19, 2023

UC Berkeley Researchers Propose Policy Options for FDA To Address Bias In AI-driven Medical Devices

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have released a policy brief outlining options for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address bias…


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Healthcare IT Compliance, Healthcare IT Security February 18, 2023

Data Breach Leads To $400,000 Settlement And Comprehensive Information Security Program For DNA Diagnostics Center

DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC), a leading global DNA-testing firm specializing in diagnostic and genetic testing for fertility, health, and relationship queries, has agreed to pay…


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Healthcare IT February 17, 2023

New Study Shows Spinal Cord Stimulation Significantly Improves Arm And Hand Mobility After Stroke

According to a recent study conducted by experts from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, spinal cord stimulation can significantly increase arm and…


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Healthcare IT Security February 16, 2023

Ransomware Attack Costs CommonSpirit Health Over $150 Million

CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, has revealed that the ransomware attack it experienced in October 2022 has resulted…


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Digital Health, Healthcare IT February 15, 2023

Survey Shows Challenges Of Collecting, Integrating, And Using Social Determinants Of Health Data In Healthcare

Approximately 80% of healthcare organizations collect social determinants of health (SDOH) data, according to a study by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) of…


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Healthcare IT Security February 14, 2023

HC3 Releases DDoS Guide To Help Healthcare Sector Tackle Cyber Threats

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has recently released a comprehensive guide that focuses on distributed denial of…


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Healthcare IT Compliance February 13, 2023

Connexin Software Faces Another Lawsuit Over Data Breach Affecting Millions Of Patients

Connexin Software, doing business as Office Practicum, is currently facing another lawsuit as a result of the data breach that occurred in August 2022. The…


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Healthcare IT Compliance, Healthcare IT Security February 12, 2023

Democratic Senators Propose The SAFER Health Act To Protect Patient Privacy Related To Abortion And Pregnancy Loss Amid Increased Legal Risks

Democratic senators have proposed an update to HIPAA that aims to ban the disclosure of personal health information related to abortion or pregnancy loss without…


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Healthcare IT, Healthcare IT Compliance February 11, 2023

FDA Report Explores The Benefits And Risks Of Augmented And Virtual Reality Medical Devices In Healthcare

The FDA has released a report outlining the possible benefits and risks of AR/VR medical devices and its overall thinking on the emerging class of…


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Healthcare IT February 10, 2023

Yale Researchers Develop Machine-Learning Model To Predict Physician Turnover And Prevent Burnout

Yale University researchers have developed a machine-learning model to predict physician turnover, providing healthcare organizations with valuable insight to improve retention rates. Physician turnover is…


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Healthcare IT February 9, 2023

New York State Approves AI-Driven PDxBr Breast Test for Cancer Risk Categorization

The New York State Department of Health has approved the use of PreciseDx’s Lab Developed Test (LDT), PDxBr, for breast cancer grading and risk categorization….


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Healthcare IT February 8, 2023

FDA Labels Getinge’s Cardiosave Hybrid And Rescue IABP Recall A Class I Event

The Food and Drug Administration has labelled Getinge’s recall of intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) a class I event. The Class I recall is awarded to…


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Healthcare IT Security, Telehealth February 7, 2023

Lawmakers Seek Answers From Telehealth Companies Over Data-Sharing Practices

A bipartisan group of senators recently sent letters to three telehealth companies in response to a report from Stat and The Markup, which highlighted the…


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Digital Health, Healthcare IT February 5, 2023

AI-Powered Algorithms To Predict Delirium Risk In ICU Patients

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have created ML algorithms that can recognize the early indications of delirium and predict which patients are at a high…


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Healthcare IT Security February 4, 2023

Global Study Reveals High Risk Of Data Breaches Through Third-Party Vendors

A recent study has revealed that almost all companies around the globe are linked to at least one third-party provider that has experienced a data…


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Healthcare IT Compliance, Healthcare IT Security February 3, 2023

FTC Fines GoodRx $1.5 Million For Health Breach Notification Rule Violation

The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against GoodRx Holdings Inc., a telehealth and prescription drug discount provider, for failure to comply with the Health…


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Digital Health, Telehealth February 2, 2023

Study Finds No Significant Difference In Clinical Outcomes Of Opioid Use Disorder Patients Despite Increase In Telemedicine Use

A new study featured in the JAMA Network Open has revealed that there is no significant difference in clinical outcomes among opioid use disorder (OUD)…


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Digital Health, Telehealth February 1, 2023

Study Finds Telehealth Consultations Provide Same Level Of Shared Decision-Making As In-Person Visits

A large observational study conducted by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has discovered that patients receiving a first-time surgery consultation via telehealth and those…


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Healthcare IT Compliance January 31, 2023

Washington Therapist Issues Breach Notification Following Phishing Attack

Robert S. Miller LICSW, ACSW (RSM), a therapist located in Washington, has recently informed 640 of his current and former clients of a phishing attack…


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Healthcare IT Security January 30, 2023

Fortified Health Security Unveils 2023 Horizon Report: Healthcare Providers Remain Primary Targets of Cyber Criminals

A recent study has found that healthcare providers remain the primary targets of cybercriminals. Fortified Health Security, a leading provider of healthcare security services, recently…


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Healthcare IT Security January 17, 2023

Ransomware Attacks Stabilizing As Organizations Implement Improved Security Controls

Data from a new survey suggest that ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have declined compared to 2021. According to Emsisoft, the number of attacks reported…


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Healthcare IT January 12, 2023

Northwell Health Releases AI-Powered Chatbot to Help Pregnant Women and New Mothers

Northwell Health, the largest healthcare provider in New York State, has released a new chatbot, Northwell Health Pregnancy Chats, in an effort to reduce morbidity…


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Healthcare IT January 11, 2023

FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation To Medcura’s LifeGel Absorbable Surgical Hemostat For Controlling Surgical Bleeding

Medcura Inc, a medical device provider devoted to revolutionarily advancing the management of surgical bleeding, has disclosed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…


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Digital Health January 10, 2023

Rock Health Publish 2022 Digital Health Funding Report

Rock Health has released their digital health funding report for 2022. The report looked at mega-deals, average deal size, and how different healthcare sectors fared…


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Telehealth January 7, 2023

Study Finds COVID-19 Pandemic Led To Significant Increase In Telehealth Usage For Mental Health Care

A new study published in JAMA Network Open has revealed that the use of telehealth to treat mental health conditions increased significantly during the COVID-19…


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Healthcare IT, Telehealth January 6, 2023

Launch Of Home Test To Treat Program To Provide COVID-19 Patients With At-Home Care Services

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have partnered with the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and…


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Healthcare IT Security January 5, 2023

Healthcare Providers Urged To Take Action Against Clop Ransomware-as-a-Service

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has identified Clop (Cl0p), a ransomware-as-a-service operation, as a threat to the healthcare and public health (HPH) sector….


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Healthcare IT Security January 4, 2023

Investigation Exposes DOI’s Poor Password Practices

The Department of Interior’s Office of Inspector General (DOI OIG) has discovered inadequate password management and enforcement practices at the Department of the Interior, putting…


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Healthcare IT Compliance December 29, 2022

Fertility Centers Of Illinois Illinois Offers $450,000 Settlement To End Data Breach Lawsuit

Fertility Centers of Illinois has offered a $450,000 settlement to resolve a legal dispute brought forward by those affected by the data breach which occurred…


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Healthcare IT Security December 23, 2022

US Healthcare Cybersecurity At Risk From Pro-Russian Hacktivist Group KillNet

A recent alert from the Department of Health and Human Services Cybersecurity Coordination Center warns organizations in the healthcare sector to be prepared and take…


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Telehealth December 20, 2022

Survey Finds Many Clinicians Believe Telehealth Is Not Adequate For Treating Elderly Patients

Despite the recent growth and expansion of telehealth, a survey conducted by West Health and members of the Collaborative for Telehealth and Aging found that…


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Healthcare IT Compliance December 16, 2022

Fines Of $20,000 Imposed On Florida Primary Care Provider For Breach Of HIPAA Right Of Access

Health Specialists of Central Florida Inc. (HSCF), located in Orlando, Florida, recently paid a $20,000 financial penalty to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at…


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Telehealth December 15, 2022

Study Finds In-Person Follow-ups Likely To Be Necessary After Virtual Obstetric And Fertility Care

Research has revealed that the majority of patients who had a virtual visit for obstetric and fertility care needed to have an in-person follow-up within…


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Healthcare IT Security December 14, 2022

Ribbon Health Study Finds Many Consumers Unconvinced Of Healthcare Plans’ Accuracy In Provider Information

A recent survey conducted by OnePoll and Ribbon Health, a provider data management platform, has revealed a worrying lack of trust among consumers towards their…


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