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OCR settles HIPAA risk analysis investigation
OCR announced a settlement with a healthcare business associate, citing HIPAA risk analysis deficiencies.
AHA, Health-ISAC warn hospitals of potential multi-city terror threat
The AHA and Health-ISAC alerted the healthcare sector to a social media post detailing plans for a multi-city terrorist attack on hospitals, though the threat is unconfirmed at this time.
BianLian ransom demand hoax circulates via snail mail
The FBI and AHA warned of a ransom demand hoax in which the sender, who communicates through physical letters, claims to be part of the BianLian ransomware group.
Participation in rural hospital cybersecurity program grows
One-third of all U.S. rural hospitals are now participating in Microsoft's rural hospital cybersecurity program as cyber risks continue to grow.
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Healthcare cybersecurity budgets expected to rise in 2025
Healthcare cybersecurity budgets are projected to rise in 2025, enabling improvements in tools and staffing, according to HIMSS survey respondents.
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MGMA, CHIME ask Trump to rescind proposed HIPAA Security Rule
Several industry groups signed a letter to the Trump administration asking it to rescind the proposed HIPAA Security Rule updates, citing high costs and regulatory burden.
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OCR: Warby Parker to pay $1.5M penalty for violating HIPAA
Warby Parker faces a $1.5 million penalty for violating HIPAA, OCR determined after launching an investigation into a 2018 credential stuffing cyberattack against the eyewear retailer.
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Healthcare cyberattacks continue to escalate in 2025
Healthcare cyberattacks, third-party data breaches and supply chain attacks remain top concerns for healthcare security professionals in 2025, Health-ISAC found.
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Brightline to pay $7M to resolve Fortra hack lawsuit
A judge approved a $7M settlement to be paid by virtual mental health provider Brightline over the 2023 Fortra hack claimed by Clop ransomware actors.
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Exploring healthcare's third-party risk management gaps
Health IT practitioners understand the scope of third-party risks, but barriers to employing effective third-party risk management strategies persist.
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How does HHS resolve HIPAA complaints?
The HHS Office for Civil Rights evaluates every HIPAA complaint it receives and resolves each with an appropriate resolution, from technical assistance to corrective actions.
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How OhioHealth got through the Change Healthcare cyberattack
When the Change Healthcare cyberattack occurred, OhioHealth activated its cyber risk management playbook and adjusted its revenue cycle management strategies to reduce disruptions.
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How benchmarking data can improve medical device security
Participation in benchmarking efforts can help medical device manufacturers better understand their security maturity and build more secure products in the future.
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What we can learn from 2024's top 5 healthcare cyberattacks
2024's top healthcare cyberattacks each affected millions of patients, revealing vulnerabilities and showing how critical a strong cybersecurity system is to secure patient data.