Jessica Davis
Privacy & Security
St. Mark’s Surgery Center discovered the virus on May 8, which affected certain patient files on the Florida provider’s server.
Privacy & Security
Hackers can easily access passwords to gain access to patient data, but the company is providing an upgrade to eliminate the vulnerability.
Security
With cyberattacks continuing to plague the healthcare sector, two cybersecurity experts will highlight some of the challenges to security and best practices in a Twitter chat Aug. 24.
Precision Medicine
By using cryptography to hide almost 99 percent of genetic information, researchers can ensure only patients have access to their complete genomic sequence.
Electronic Health Records
The San Diego-based vendor scorned the VA for not conducting a competitive bidding process.
Privacy & Security
The state’s Human Services department migrated its legacy eligibility systems to a modernized network in 2014, but the Inspector General’s office found flaws caused by insufficient controls.
Privacy & Security
Hackers spent one month on the servers of The Institute for Women’s Health, stealing both financial and personal health data.
Privacy & Security
However, one insider breach took a staggering 14 years to be detected, according to the latest Protenus Breach Barometer.
But while Congress proposed taking ONC’s budget down to $38 million, the FDA would get $500 million budget increase if passed.
Telehealth
While telehealth is touted as a way to reduce care costs and doctor’s visits, a study from the University of Wisconsin revealed telemedicine may be falling short in other areas.