Key Findings of the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report

Posted by Margaret - June 13, 2019 - Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Security, ePHI, Health Care Data, healthcare, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliance, IT, Phishing

Today sees the release of the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. This is the 12th edition of report, which contains a comprehensive summary of data breaches reported by public and private entities around the globe. The extensive report provides in-depth insights and perspectives on the tactics and techniques used in cyberattacks and detailed information on […]

Vermont Supreme Court Ruled Patient Can Sue Hospital and Employee for Privacy Violation

Posted by Margaret - June 7, 2019 - ePHI, Health Care Data, healthcare, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliance, Managed Services, PII

The Supreme Court in Vermont has ruled that a patient can sue a hospital and one of its employees for a privacy violation, despite Vermont law and HIPAA not having a private cause of action for privacy violations. The lawsuit alleges negligence over the disclosure of personal information that was obtained while the patient was […]

Big data and the future of healthcare

Posted by Margaret - January 4, 2018 - Cybersecurity, Data Security, ePHI, Health Care Data, healthcare, Healthcare Information Exchange, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliance, HITECH, Information Technology, IT, Managed Services, Uncategorized

Big data’s potential is clear, but it also poses a new set of challenges, especially for a sector as complex as healthcare. Data-driven insights could ultimately improve the quality of life for many patients. But the industry still has significant barriers to overcome before it can make the most of the overwhelming data sets available. […]