While digital communications with customers need to be effective in any industry to achieve their intended goal, for healthcare organizations, above all else, they must be secure. It’s critical that patient data, i.e., protected health information (PHI), is secured due to its sensitive nature and the considerable harm its exposure or corruption could cause. Consequently, […]
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at updating the HIPAA Security Rule. The changes new HIPAA security rules for ePHI proposed by the OCR, which is responsible for the definition and enforcement of the Security Rule, […]
In 2024, email and communication vulnerabilities continued to plague the healthcare industry. Phishing, ransomware, and email misconfigurations were at the center of several high-profile healthcare data breaches. This article highlights five of the most significant U.S. healthcare data breaches tied to communication failures, the fallout from these incidents, and actionable steps to bolster email security […]
In today’s digital healthcare landscape, protecting sensitive patient data isn’t just a best practice—it’s a legal requirement. HIPAA administrative, physical, and technical safeguards play a crucial role in ensuring healthcare data security and compliance. But what exactly do these safeguards entail, and how can healthcare organizations implement them effectively? This post breaks it all down […]
The holiday season brings joy, festivities—and an alarming uptick in email scams. As healthcare organizations, from providers to payers, suppliers, and retailers, increasingly rely on digital communications, they become prime targets for cybercriminals exploiting seasonal vulnerabilities. For the healthcare industry, these threats aren’t just about financial loss, they can jeopardize patient trust and the security […]
