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Signature Healthcare diverts ambulances amid cyberattack
Brockton, Massachusetts-based Signature Healthcare activated downtime procedures on Monday in response to a cyberattack that affected its information systems.
Hims & Hers says limited data stolen in social engineering attack
The telehealth provider said hackers gained access to a third-party customer service platform, but medical records remained secure.
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AI drives wireless ROI in healthcare but raises security challenges
AI is driving ROI for wireless optimization, but its added complexity, security and visibility challenges thwart the full benefits of wireless modernization, a new Cisco report suggests.
Orthopedic implant manufacturer TriMed suffers data breach
TriMed is the latest medical device manufacturer to report a data security incident in 2026.
Stryker begins restoring ordering, shipping systems after cyberattack
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LexisNexis expands Epic integration with identity verification capabilities
The additional identity verification capabilities will integrate with Epic MyChart, enabling hospitals to choose which capabilities they want in order to meet their risk requirements.
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As genAI usage increases, health data exposure concerns rise: report
Healthcare organizations are increasingly concerned about shadow AI and data protection as generative AI becomes part of clinical and administrative workflows.
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UMMC reopens clinics following ransomware attack
The University of Mississippi Medical Center has reopened its clinics after a ransomware attack that left its systems offline for more than a week.
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OCR launches Part 2 civil enforcement program, new breach portal features
OCR will now accept notifications of substance use disorder patient record breaches as part of its new Part 2 civil enforcement program.
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Texas attorney general launches investigation into Conduent breach
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is demanding answers from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Conduent Business Services as the data breach count grows.
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McLaren Health agrees to $14M settlement over two data breaches
The settlement stemmed from two separate ransomware attacks that McLaren Health Care experienced in 2023 and 2024.
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OCR director defends HIPAA updates: "The cost of doing nothing is very high"
OCR Director Paula M. Stannard addressed concerns about proposed HIPAA Security Rule updates, but said OCR has yet to decide which, if any, of the proposals will ultimately be finalized.
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Managing shadow AI risks as healthcare embraces innovation
At HIMSS, experts spoke about managing shadow AI risk with governance, education and technical safeguards.
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A clinical approach: How UCSD is boosting healthcare cybersecurity
The UCSD Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity is tackling cybersecurity challenges through clinician-led, science-based research projects.
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AI adoption in healthcare will spark innovation and cyber risk in 2026
In 2026, AI will continue to drive innovation, highlighting cybersecurity, privacy and governance gaps in the process.