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.
Health Care Sector Urged to be Cyber Vigilant Ahead of July 4th
Leading up to Independence Day, health care organizations are advised to brace for potential cyberattacks from Iranian state-sponsored or affiliated actors.
FBI Warns: North Korean IT Workers Conduct Data Extortion
The FBI issues a new warning about North Korean IT workers regarding their increasingly malicious activities, which now include data extortion.
Remote Workers Access Patient Data Using False Identities
Sentara Health has confirmed that two remote workers using false identities may have accessed sensitive patient information from January to April 10, 2025.
New Executive Order to Strengthen Cybersecurity Defenses
President Donald Trump signed a new executive order to update and consolidate U.S. cybersecurity policy in response to increasing global cyber threats.