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Santa Clara County Hospitals Illegally Dumped Medical Waste and Drugs, DA Says | KQED

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare is under investigation for improperly handling medical and hazardous waste, posing serious privacy and health risks.

Westend Dental agrees to pay Indiana $350K and to implement corrective action plan to settle charges of multiple HIPAA violations

Westend Dental faced a $350,000 settlement for failing to report a ransomware attack and protect patient information in compliance with HIPAA.

CA: Ontario Provincial Police charge three former hospital employees PHIPA violations of patient privacy breaches

Three former hospital employees have been charged with breaching patient privacy, marking an unusual legal response under Ontario's PHIPA framework.

Santa Clara County Hospitals Illegally Dumped Medical Waste and Drugs, DA Says | KQED

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare is under investigation for improperly handling medical and hazardous waste, posing serious privacy and health risks.

Westend Dental agrees to pay Indiana $350K and to implement corrective action plan to settle charges of multiple HIPAA violations

Westend Dental faced a $350,000 settlement for failing to report a ransomware attack and protect patient information in compliance with HIPAA.

CA: Ontario Provincial Police charge three former hospital employees PHIPA violations of patient privacy breaches

Three former hospital employees have been charged with breaching patient privacy, marking an unusual legal response under Ontario's PHIPA framework.
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#hipaa

HHS OCR settles charges that Inmediata Health Group exposed 1.6 million patients' PHI online

Health care entities must proactively secure patient information to prevent unauthorized online access, as per HHS OCR announcements.

How to Ensure Your Email is HIPAA Compliant: Best Practices You Need to Know

HIPAA compliance is essential for secure email communication in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of data encryption to protect patient information.

HHS OCR settles charges that Inmediata Health Group exposed 1.6 million patients' PHI online

Health care entities must proactively secure patient information to prevent unauthorized online access, as per HHS OCR announcements.

How to Ensure Your Email is HIPAA Compliant: Best Practices You Need to Know

HIPAA compliance is essential for secure email communication in healthcare, emphasizing the importance of data encryption to protect patient information.
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Hudson Valley Health Care Facility Operator Fined $1.4M for Failing to Protect Patient Data; $850,000 suspended

New York Attorney General secures $550,000 from HealthAlliance for failing to protect patient information effectively.
Healthcare facilities must prioritize cybersecurity to protect patient data from breaches.
#environmental-protection

Santa Clara County hospitals illegally dumped fentanyl, human tissue, patient data, prosecutors say

Santa Clara county hospitals illegally dumped hazardous medical waste, including human tissue and prescription drugs, prompting legal intervention and public concern.

Hospitals illegally dumped human flesh, patient data in garbage, California officials say

Santa Clara County hospitals face civil enforcement after illegally dumping hazardous medical waste and violating consumer privacy laws.

Santa Clara County hospitals illegally dumped fentanyl, human tissue, patient data, prosecutors say

Santa Clara county hospitals illegally dumped hazardous medical waste, including human tissue and prescription drugs, prompting legal intervention and public concern.

Hospitals illegally dumped human flesh, patient data in garbage, California officials say

Santa Clara County hospitals face civil enforcement after illegally dumping hazardous medical waste and violating consumer privacy laws.
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#data-breach

I was the victim of a hospital cyber attack and my nude photos leaked

Cyberattacks in healthcare are rising sharply, with significant implications for patient privacy and safety.

750,000 Patients' Medical Records Exposed After Data Breach at French

The leak of medical records emphasizes the vulnerability of healthcare data in cyberattacks.

What does the London NHS hospitals data theft mean for patients?

A Russian gang stole sensitive NHS patient data, including blood test results through a cyberattack on Synnovis.

California-based Elderly Care Company Warns of Data Breach

Covenant Care California experienced a data breach affecting patients' personally identifiable information, prompting a delayed notification process for those impacted.

Alder Hey Children's Hospital confirms hackers gained access to patient data through digital gateway service

Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust experienced a serious data breach exposing sensitive patient records, leading to an ongoing investigation.

Healthcare giant settles patient data theft lawsuit for $65M

Healthcare data breaches can have severe implications for patient privacy, especially when sensitive information is involved.
Patients' interests must be prioritized in healthcare security decisions, or else trust is irrevocably damaged.

I was the victim of a hospital cyber attack and my nude photos leaked

Cyberattacks in healthcare are rising sharply, with significant implications for patient privacy and safety.

750,000 Patients' Medical Records Exposed After Data Breach at French

The leak of medical records emphasizes the vulnerability of healthcare data in cyberattacks.

What does the London NHS hospitals data theft mean for patients?

A Russian gang stole sensitive NHS patient data, including blood test results through a cyberattack on Synnovis.

California-based Elderly Care Company Warns of Data Breach

Covenant Care California experienced a data breach affecting patients' personally identifiable information, prompting a delayed notification process for those impacted.

Alder Hey Children's Hospital confirms hackers gained access to patient data through digital gateway service

Alder Hey Children's Hospital Trust experienced a serious data breach exposing sensitive patient records, leading to an ongoing investigation.

Healthcare giant settles patient data theft lawsuit for $65M

Healthcare data breaches can have severe implications for patient privacy, especially when sensitive information is involved.
Patients' interests must be prioritized in healthcare security decisions, or else trust is irrevocably damaged.
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#digital-health

Wes Streeting unveils plans for patient passports' to hold all medical records

Wes Streeting proposes portable digital medical records for NHS patients, aiming to enhance access and speed up care, while ensuring data privacy.

What residents in Germany need to know about the electronic patient file

The e-patient file will digitally store patients' health information, improving accessibility and management.

Wes Streeting unveils plans for patient passports' to hold all medical records

Wes Streeting proposes portable digital medical records for NHS patients, aiming to enhance access and speed up care, while ensuring data privacy.

What residents in Germany need to know about the electronic patient file

The e-patient file will digitally store patients' health information, improving accessibility and management.
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Heads Up: That Patient Portal May Contain Your Therapy Notes

Patient access to therapist notes has increased due to new federal laws, leading to potential distress as seen in Jeffrey's experience.
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One in five GPs use AI such as ChatGPT for daily tasks, survey finds

One in five GPs use AI tools like ChatGPT for tasks including documentation and diagnosis support, reflecting growing reliance on technology in healthcare.

A New York City Hospital System Has Been Bitten by the Acting Bug

Northwell Health is pioneering the intersection of healthcare and entertainment by allowing filming in its hospitals and launching a production company.

One in five GPs use AI such as ChatGPT for daily tasks, survey finds

One in five GPs use AI tools like ChatGPT for tasks including documentation and diagnosis support, reflecting growing reliance on technology in healthcare.

A New York City Hospital System Has Been Bitten by the Acting Bug

Northwell Health is pioneering the intersection of healthcare and entertainment by allowing filming in its hospitals and launching a production company.
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Whole Woman's Health abortion clinic offers hopeful' sanctuary for US south

Increase in demand for discreet communication methods in abortion clinics emphasizes patient privacy.
The new Petersburg clinic showcases the fight for abortion access post-Roe v Wade.

Tuberculosis outbreak at California hotel to lead to public health emergency

A tuberculosis outbreak in a Long Beach hotel led to a public health emergency declaration, impacting a population with significant barriers to care.

The AI doctor will see you...eventually

AI in healthcare can lead to better diagnoses, personalized patient support, and faster drug discovery.
The integration of AI in healthcare has been slow due to high evidentiary barriers, data fragmentation, regulation, and incentives.

H.I.V. Groups Warn of Privacy Risks in How C.D.C. Tracks Virus Samples

The CDC has revised its guidelines for tracking the genetic signatures of viruses in newly diagnosed HIV patients.
The updated policy encourages transparency but does not go far enough to protect patient privacy and civil rights.

NHS experts raise warning over patient data breach risk in registries project | Computer Weekly

The Outcome Registries Platform (ORP) lacks basic IT security measures, risking a major NHS data breach, potentially impacting millions of patient records.

Texas doctor charged for leaking health records of transgender kids to far-right extremist

A surgeon in Houston is accused of breaching transgender kids' privacy by leaking their information to an extremist activist opposed to transgender rights.
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