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Covered entities should look at how they currently remind the workforce of current policies and procedures and then decide whether these practices are "reasonable and appropriate" or if other forms of security reminders are needed.
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Tracking technologies are used to collect information about how users interact with websites. The HIPAA Rules apply when the data that regulated entities collect through tracking technologies includes protected health information (PHI). This Bulletin focuses on regulated entities’ obligations when using third party tracking technologies and should be read in its entirety by the compliance and IT departments.
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USA TODAY explored the impact of staffing shortages on residents. When facilities are short-staffed, the quality and frequency of caretaking is diminished – leading to increased resident mortality, and higher turnover for existing staff.
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December is often a time when companies are evaluating their IT service provider contracts and budgets. If you’re reviewing your IT contracts, we recommend looking at a few core items.
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New healthcare cybersecurity standards and guidance from the White House are on the horizon. The US is “pretty much last in the race” when it comes to putting in place minimum security standards for critical infrastructure compared to peer countries.
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Cryptojacking is a new threat which emerged due to the financial rewards of cryptocurrency mining. Cryptomining software hides on a computer or mobile device and exploits the machine to "mine" different types of digital money. Unlike other dangers, it is meant to remain fully concealed and is very difficult to detect. However, decreased device performance and overheating are some of the warning signs.
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed an executive order prohibiting state workers from using TikTok on government-issued devices, saying that the video-sharing platform’s ownership by a Chinese company makes it a “national security threat.”
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The doctor submitted Evaluation & Management (E&M) claims when the only service rendered was the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. Those type claims that were not supported by the medical record.
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