Insulin Pump Involved in Data Breach
Data breaches are already tough enough. Unfortunately, sometimes actual medical devices are affected. When a device is affected, two things must happen.
Key Differences Between PHI and PII
Ever wondered about the difference between personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI)? Health IT Security provides a deeper insight into the difference.
HIPAA Rights Are Being Violated?
Recently, Health Specialists of Central Florida Inc. (HSCF) settled a case with the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights, according to a recent article published by HIPAA Journal. HSCF had to pay $20,000 in financial penalties for violating HIPAA Right of Access regulations.
Pamela Coley Joins Carosh Compliance Solutions LLC
Carosh Compliance Solutions is excited to announce Pamela Coley will be joining the team as the VP Operations, Value-Added Resellers (VAR) Programs. Ms. Coley brings over 20 years of consulting experience.
OCR Announces Dental Practice Settlements
It is all too common for HIPAA violations to occur. More often, violations could be avoided if the correct steps are in place, saving a practice tens of thousands of dollars. Dental practices are also subject to HIPAA and are currently being hit hard with violations.
Use of Online Tracking Technologies
The HHS has released a statement regarding covered entities’ obligations regarding the use of tracking technology. Tracking technology is used to get information regarding how users interact with an entity’s website or app.
Circles of Care, Inc. Files Notice of Data Breach Affecting More Than 61k Patients
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.
The Cybersecurity of Monitoring Devices
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.
2021 Marked Major Change with This New HIPAA Law
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.
Are You Pixel Tracking?
Pixel technology has been used in some controversial ways recently. A recent medical data breach affected 3 million patients at 26 hospitals in the Chicago area. Third parties such as Meta and Google are getting access to patients’ data. This creates regulatory violations and data privacy suits.