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Deep Dive // Overturning of Roe v. WadeNo ‘slam dunk fix’ in HIPAA privacy law to protect abortion patients
In an increasingly murky legal environment, providers should focus on minimizing and protecting the data they collect, experts said.
By Rebecca Pifer • Aug. 5, 2022 -
Hospitals have low level of accountability for connected device breaches
Of the 43% of organizations that reported a data breach in the past two years, 88% said at least one connected device was a contributing factor to the breach, according to a new report.
By Rebecca Pifer • Aug. 4, 2022 -
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Interoperability
Sweeping rules prohibiting information blocking and standardizing EHR and software data exchange came at a pivotal time, as the COVID-19 public health crisis quickly highlighted the stark need for smoother data sharing systemwide.
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6 questions for the medtech industry if Congress doesn’t reauthorize FDA user fees on time
If Congress doesn’t pass the legislation before Sept. 30, furloughs and delays lie ahead for the agency.
By Elise Reuter • Aug. 4, 2022 -
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Teladoc shares tumble amid weak guidance, inflation headwinds
Teladoc recorded another major net loss in the second quarter, driven in part by the Livongo acquisition’s goodwill impairment charge.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 28, 2022 -
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Healthcare remains costliest industry for data breaches
The cost of the average breach for healthcare increased by $1 million to $10.1 million. That's up more than 40% since the 2020 report by Ponemon and IBM Security.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 28, 2022 -
Most patients worry about data privacy, AMA survey says
The medical group said it fears that patients' digital data is being shared in violation of HIPAA protections.
By Susan Kelly • July 26, 2022 -
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OIG warns of telehealth fraud risks in wake of DOJ crackdown
The special alert to healthcare providers describes how fraudsters recruit and reward practitioners in schemes to exploit the growth of telemedicine.
By Susan Kelly • July 25, 2022 -
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Teladoc names ex-Providence executive as new COO, filling vacancy
The chief operating officer role has been empty since David Sides departed Teladoc in September to become the chief executive of an ambulatory technology company.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 25, 2022 -
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Tenet cybersecurity incident hits Q2 volumes
The hospital operator estimated the breach had a $100 million unfavorable EBITDA impact and said its systems have since been rebuilt.
By Hailey Mensik , Sydney Halleman • July 22, 2022 -
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Sutter inks 10-year contract with R1 RCM
SVB Leerink analysts noted Sutter runs on Epic EHR systems, while previous deals have mostly involved health systems using Cerner. That opens the door to further Epic deals, they said.
By Shannon Muchmore • July 21, 2022 -
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Health data breaches slowing from 2021's record high, report suggests
Malicious attacks were the No. 1 cause of breaches for the sixth year in a row, according to a new report from Fortified Health Security.
By Hailey Mensik • July 19, 2022 -
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Academic health center pays $875K fine in data breach
HHS cited Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services for multiple HIPAA violations, including failure to disclose in a timely manner that patient data had been compromised.
By Susan Kelly • July 18, 2022 -
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Data breach at debt collector affects almost 2M healthcare patients
It’s the second-largest health data breach this year after the Shields Health Care Group cyberattack in March, per HHS data.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 18, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Seene DigitalSecurity technology for tracking medical devices and medicine inventory
A crucial part of the medical industry is that medical devices and medicine inventories must be kept secure and safe. Using security technology is the best way to assure that medical assets are being looked after properly while allowing you to keep up to date with the latest innovations. In th...
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Digital health funding is cooling down
This year’s trajectory suggests overall funding will fall significantly short of last year’s, as investor confidence is shaken by global conflict and inflation concerns, according to Rock Health reports.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 12, 2022 -
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CVS names executive to new chief data, tech officer role
Tilak Mandadi will be responsible for the healthcare giant’s digital and tech strategy, along with overseeing company growth through digital and consumer-focused services.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 11, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeHouse oversight committee launches investigation into reproductive health data collection
The committee sent letters to five data broker companies and five personal health apps requesting information on how they store and share user data.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 11, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. WadeLawmakers amplify calls for federal agencies to increase data privacy after Dobbs decision
Seventy-two Democratic members of Congress want the FTC to use its full power to guard patients from data brokers collecting and selling data that could be used to prosecute pregnancy-related crimes.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 7, 2022 -
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Major payment vendor data breach, North Korean threat raise ransomware concerns for hospitals
A recently disclosed ransomware attack could have exposed patient data from more than 650 healthcare providers.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 7, 2022 -
Biden signs law requiring more VA transparency on EHR rollout costs
The new law received bipartisan support as lawmakers become increasingly frustrated with the VA’s management of the seven-year-old program, which has been dogged by delays, growing spending and operational issues.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 30, 2022 -
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Deep DiveCompanies see a future for smart implants. Doctors are waiting for proof.
Zimmer Biomet and Canary Medical are rolling out the first knee implant with an integrated sensor, though it will take time to learn how to incorporate that data into patient care, experts say.
By Elise Reuter • June 30, 2022 -
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Overturning of Roe v. Wade
HHS issues guidance on when providers may be forced to share patient information
The HHS Office for Civil Rights issued privacy guidelines Wednesday clarifying how to protect patient health information following the Supreme Court's ruling ending the constitutional right to an abortion.
By Samantha Liss • June 30, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Davita Kidney CareOvercoming psychosocial barriers for long-term success on home dialysis
As patient utilization of home dialysis grows, the nephrology community must focus on breaking down psychosocial barriers to ensure long-term success.
By Dr. Mihran Naljayan, Chief Medical Officer, Home Modalities at DaVita Kidney Care • June 27, 2022 -
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Meta hit with class action suit alleging it mined providers' patient data
The lawsuit identified at least 644 hospital systems or “medical provider web properties” from which Facebook allegedly knowingly receives patient data to create targeted advertising both on and off Facebook’s website.
By Sydney Halleman • June 23, 2022 -
Epic to join TEFCA — 'One of our more significant interoperability projects'
Epic is interested in joining the new nationwide data-sharing framework due to its private-sector-friendly nature and focus on privacy, an interoperability lead at the EHR vendor told Healthcare Dive.
By Rebecca Pifer • June 22, 2022
