HHS Unveils New AI Strategy to Transform Agency Operations
HHS released a new strategy on Dec. 4 to expand AI use across internal operations, research programs, health agencies, and public-health activities.
AI Fuels Surge in Fake Sites Ahead of Holidays
Fake Amazon and eBay sites are surging ahead of Black Friday as AI makes it easier for scammers to clone websites without coding skills.
Cyberattacks Increasingly Linked to Patient Care Disruptions
Cyberattacks in healthcare reach far beyond IT systems. A new study reveals that these incidents increasingly disrupt patient care and clinical operations.
Colorado Healthcare Facilities Experience Surge in Suspicious Phone Calls
Colorado healthcare organizations face a surge in suspicious calls, hinting at reconnaissance efforts to disrupt operations and strain frontline staff.
Joint Commission Releases AI Guidance for Healthcare
The Joint Commission and the CHAI issued their first joint guidance on the responsible use of AI in healthcare to help hospitals adopt the technology safely.
AI Helpers Pose New Cybersecurity Risks
Recent studies highlight potential security risks associated with OS agents being able to control devices and access sensitive information.
Postcard Error May Have Exposed PHI at Michigan Medicine
A postcard sent without an envelope possibly exposed patient health information, highlighting the importance of staying HIPAA compliant with all mail pieces.
OCR Issues New HIPAA Privacy Rule FAQs
The HHS OCR has released new and updated guidance on specific parts of the HIPAA Privacy Rule in the form of frequently asked questions.
Syracuse ASC Pays $250K Fine for Alleged HIPAA Violations
A New York surgery center has agreed to pay a $250,000 penalty for potential violations of the HIPAA Security and Breach Notification Rules.
Microsoft Says Chinese Hackers Exploited SharePoint Flaws
Microsoft accuses Chinese hackers of exploiting flaws in the SharePoint document management software on in-house servers.