Behavioral healthcare provider, Circles of Care, Inc recently experienced a data breach, according to JD Supra. Circles of Care provides mental health services, including drug and alcohol abuse services, and operates in ten locations across the state of Florida.
It is becoming common for patients that need to monitor their condition to do so via the Internet. This push is being led by diabetes patients. About 37 million Americans are living with diabetes. Devices such as insulin pumps require 24/7 monitoring and are now being connected via Bluetooth to smartphones.
The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules are getting major changes made to them according to HIPAA Journal. As the world becomes more reliant on tech, new regulations need to be implemented to make sure patients’ online data is secure and able to be accessed.