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Study Finds Less Than 20% Of Heart Disease Patients Utilize Wearable Health Tech

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A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, highlighted an unsettling trend among patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), revealing that less than 20% of these individuals are incorporating wearable health technology into their routine care management. This unsettling underutilization has drawn attention to the escalating issue of health …

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Study Finds Pandemic-Era Telehealth Boosts Mental Health Care Access, But Racial Disparities Persist

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Telehealth has played a significant role in improving accessibility to mental healthcare services during the pandemic, according to a study by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The research, led by mental health researcher Dr. Yusen Zhai and published in the Journal of Counseling and Development, suggested that the quality of mental healthcare services …

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CISA And Collaborators Strengthen Ransomware Guide In Light Of BianLian CyberSecurity Advisory

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In response to the escalating menace of cyber threats, a robust initiative has been taken by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). They’ve joined forces to introduce an enhanced iteration of their practical guide, …

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EyeMed Vision Care Resolves Multistate Data Breach Investigation With $2.5 Million Settlement

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EyeMed Vision Care, a leading provider of vision benefits, recently concluded a multistate investigation into a severe data breach with a $2.5 million settlement, announced by New Jersey’s Attorney General, Matthew J. Platkin. The breach, affecting the personal and medical data of roughly 2.1 million individuals, was investigated collaboratively by New Jersey, Oregon, Florida, and …

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Moffitt Study Showcases Telemedicine’s Superiority In Oncology

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A new study released by the Moffitt Cancer Center (MCC) signals a transformative shift in oncology care delivery. The research, conducted amidst the global pandemic, showcased that patients preferred telemedicine over traditional in-person visits, especially praising its strengths in care access and provider engagement. The results, published in the May 2023 issue of the Journal …

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Study Shows High Patient Satisfaction With Virtual Medication Abortions

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A recent study conducted in Washington State has shown that virtual medication abortions led to high patient satisfaction, with telemedicine services often surpassing traditional in-clinic consultations. The study, published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, underscored the value of patient-centered communication skills in reproductive health services, regardless of the mode of delivery. Two decades ago, the US …

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The Alarming Truth: 2022 Data Security Incident Report Exposes The Urgent Need For Improved Cybersecurity

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BakerHostetler, a leading law firm, has recently released their 2022 Data Security Incident Response Report to provide organizations with valuable insights into current state of data security incidents and the mounting challenges organizations face in protecting their data. Don’t be caught off guard, learn the facts and find out how to strengthen your defense against …

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Protecting Student Privacy: What Educational Institutions Need To Know About Student Health Records

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The US Department of Education has issued new guidance for schools and postsecondary institutions that emphasizes their obligation to protect student privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The guidance focuses specifically on the confidentiality of student health records. FERPA was established to protect the confidentiality of student records and grant parents …

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FDA Takes Action To Enhance Cybersecurity In Medical Devices

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In response to growing concerns about the security of medical devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established new cybersecurity requirements for manufacturers. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (“Omnibus”), signed into law on December 29, 2022, includes Section 3305, which focuses on “Ensuring Cybersecurity of Medical Devices.” This addition to the Federal Food, …

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HC3 Releases Mobile Device Security Checklist To Safeguard Healthcare Data

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HC3 has recently released a mobile device security checklist aimed at supporting healthcare organizations in mitigating prevalent cybersecurity risks and bolstering the security of patient data. The healthcare sector employs an extensive range of mobile devices, with many of them linked to networks and tasked with collecting, storing, and transmitting patient data. Given their critical …

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