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OCR warns of fraudulent postcard disguised as official OCR communication
The OCR has issued a warning about a false postcard notifying recipients of a mandatory HIPAA risk assessment.
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Read ArticleCyber criminal pretends to be OCR investigator to obtain PHI
The OCR is warning about an increase in malicious behavior by cyber criminals seeking access to protected health information.
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Cyber criminals hijack video calls; FBI provides recommendations
Our increased dependency on teleconferencing has created new opportunities and incentives for cyber criminals to hack into video calls.
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Read ArticleCoronavirus: Answers to your risk management questions
On-demand webinar discussing: HIPAA and patient privacy; sharing PHI with public health authorities; and preparing for coronavirus in your practice.
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Read ArticlePodcast: Tips, trends, and understanding your cyber insurance
Learn about the current cyber security landscape, what your cyber insurance policy should cover, and more.
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Read ArticleCyber fraud case study: Failure to recognize phishing email
The hospital received an email invoice from the ED group with instructions to send payment to a new account.
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Read ArticleOCR to waive potential HIPAA penalties during COVID-19 emergency
HHS OCR announced it will waive potential HIPAA penalties against health care providers using telehealth services to care for patients during the COVID-19 national emergency.
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Read ArticleHIPAA and the coronavirus
HIPAA and public health emergencies: updates from the OCR
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1:51Watch VideoWhat are some of the direct and indirect costs of a data breach?
John Southrey, director of consulting services at TMLT, describes the costs - both direct and indirect - of a cyber data breach.
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1:39Watch VideoWhat is covered under "cyber extortion" within a cyber liability policy?
John Southrey, director of consulting services at TMLT, describes cyber extortion threats, like ransomware, and what to do if you receive this kind of threat.
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40:43Watch Video48 hours after a HIPAA breach
The actions taken in the hours and days after a cyber breach are critical, especially in protecting evidence. In this webinar, attorney Adrian Senyszyn, discusses the most important steps that covered
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Preserving evidence Is vital in a ransomware attack
Providers can take steps following an attack to help preserve evidence, which may help them meet their burden of proof and conclude that there was a low probability of compromise to ePHI.
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Read ArticleStudy shows increased cyber security can affect patient outcomes
Corrective actions taken to enhance privacy and security may introduce usability issues.
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1:36Watch VideoCan physicians use their own mobile devices at work?
Cathy Bryant, manager of product development & consulting services at TMLT, discusses the pros and cons of "BYOD," or "Bring Your Own Device."
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Read ArticleA group admin explains what business interruption really means
What happens when a system failure brings down the EMR?
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View PresentationRansomware attacks
Includes case studies of actual ransomware attacks on health care organizations.
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Read ArticleHow to dispose of storage devices containing PHI and other sensitive data
Improper disposal of electronic devices and media puts the information stored on those devices at risk for a breach. And when devices contain protected health information (PHI), it puts your patient’s
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1:40Watch VideoHow can I prevent a cyber breach?
Cathy Bryant, manager of product development & consulting services at TMLT, provides five steps to help health care entities prevent a cyber breach.
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Read ArticleRansomware attacks shut down practices
These incidents highlight the catastrophic consequences of ransomware attacks.
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