The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has issued an Analyst Note warning the health sector about the Black Basta Ransomware Gang, an emerging cyber threat that first appeared in early 2022. The Russian-speaking group is known for its double extortion attacks, where it not only deploys ransomware but also steals sensitive data, threatening to …
In response to growing national restrictions on reproductive healthcare, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has unveiled an innovative online platform designed to help residents access telehealth services for sexual and reproductive health. This timely initiative seeks to increase the availability of essential healthcare, with a particular focus on rural areas facing limited resources …
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A dramatic 45-fold surge in telehealth-delivered behavioral health services since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the urgent need for innovative solutions to address the escalating behavioral health crisis in the United States, according to new data from market research firm Trilliant Health. Trilliant Health carried out a comprehensive analysis of healthcare usage patterns …
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A recent report from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) reveals that the adoption of telemedicine by office-based physicians has experienced a remarkable increase, multiplying by more than five times between 2019 and 2021. This impressive growth in telemedicine utilization extended to other healthcare settings, including mental health and substance …
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Baxter International Inc., a leading global healthcare company, has recently issued an urgent medical device correction for its LIFE2000 Ventilation System, a critical piece of equipment used in various healthcare settings. The issue stems from the system’s connection with a third-party oxygen concentrator, which can potentially lead to patient oxygen desaturation. This development follows a …
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A recent Epic Research study on 18 million primary care telehealth visits conducted between March 2020 and October 2022 determined that 61% of these visits did not require an in-person follow-up appointment within three months.The study’s authors suggest that these findings could have significant implications for future telehealth policies and practices. The results of the …
The recent data breach at DC Health Link has exposed the personally identifiable information (PII) of over 56,000 enrollees, including lawmakers and their staff. The breach has compromised varying degrees of information, such as Social Security numbers, names, dates of birth, gender, health plan information, and enrollee information. Investigations are still ongoing, and the extent …
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently published a joint cybersecurity advisory as part of the #StopRansomware initiative. This advisory details the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of the Royal ransomware gang, as well as recently and historically observed indicators of compromise (IOCs), to help organizations guard …
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A proposed class action has been submitted against four leading healthcare networks located in Southern California, alleging that their neglect precipitated an information breach that put the personal data of over three million patients at risk. The case argues that Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Medical Organization, Affiliated Doctors of Orange County Medical Group, and Greater …
Senators Amy Klobuchar, Elizabeth Warren, and Mazie Hirono have recently proposed the Upholding Protections for Health and Online Location Data (UPHOLD) Privacy Act to expand protection for Americans’ health data privacy. This bill intends to stop companies from taking advantage of identifiable health data for advertising, limit companies from collecting or utilizing personal health information …
