2nd Settlement Triggered by 2017 Ransomware Attack Costs WA Practice $100K; 'Not a Breach'

Cascade Eye and Skin Centers faced a $250,000 settlement due to multiple potential HIPAA Security Rule violations, including the failure to conduct compliant risk analyses and system activity monitoring.

"It’s not a HIPAA violation to be a victim of ransomware," highlights the need for clarity in understanding the regulatory landscape surrounding cybersecurity incidents in healthcare.

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