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Global Study Reveals High Risk Of Data Breaches Through Third-Party Vendors

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A recent study has revealed that almost all companies around the globe are linked to at least one third-party provider that has experienced a data breach. SecurityScorecard, the world’s foremost source for cybersecurity ratings, and The Cyentia Institute, an independent cybersecurity research organisation, conducted the study to examine the relationship between the health sector and …

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FTC Fines GoodRx $1.5 Million For Health Breach Notification Rule Violation

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The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against GoodRx Holdings Inc., a telehealth and prescription drug discount provider, for failure to comply with the Health Breach Notification Rule. The FTC alleges that GoodRx distributed consumer and other personal health information to Facebook, Google, and other companies without their authorization. To address this issue, the FTC …

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Study Finds No Significant Difference In Clinical Outcomes Of Opioid Use Disorder Patients Despite Increase In Telemedicine Use

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A new study featured in the JAMA Network Open has revealed that there is no significant difference in clinical outcomes among opioid use disorder (OUD) patients regardless of whether they are receiving treatment from clinicians with high or low telehealth use. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented shift in the way opioid use …

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Study Finds Telehealth Consultations Provide Same Level Of Shared Decision-Making As In-Person Visits

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A large observational study conducted by researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has discovered that patients receiving a first-time surgery consultation via telehealth and those receiving it in person experienced the same level of shared decision-making. The findings of the study were recently published in the American College of Surgeons’ journal and were funded by …

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Washington Therapist Issues Breach Notification Following Phishing Attack

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Robert S. Miller LICSW, ACSW (RSM), a therapist located in Washington, has recently informed 640 of his current and former clients of a phishing attack that has caused some of their protected health information to become exposed. State regulations necessitate that state attorneys general be notified when a breach of private information of state inhabitants …

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Fortified Health Security Unveils 2023 Horizon Report: Healthcare Providers Remain Primary Targets of Cyber Criminals

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A recent study has found that healthcare providers remain the primary targets of cybercriminals. Fortified Health Security, a leading provider of healthcare security services, recently unveiled their 2023 Horizon report. The report highlighted the latest statistics and findings on the healthcare cybersecurity landscape. Remarkably, the report revealed that healthcare providers, health plans, and their business …

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Ransomware Attacks Stabilizing As Organizations Implement Improved Security Controls

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Data from a new survey suggest that ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have declined compared to 2021. According to Emsisoft, the number of attacks reported across all industry sectors appears to be leveling off or decreasing. This follows a record high in 2021, when ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations were particularly prominent. While it is …

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Northwell Health Releases AI-Powered Chatbot to Help Pregnant Women and New Mothers

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Northwell Health, the largest healthcare provider in New York State, has released a new chatbot, Northwell Health Pregnancy Chats, in an effort to reduce morbidity and mortality rates among pregnant women. Northwell Health consists of 21 hospitals, 900 facilities, and 12,000 affiliated physicians, and serves 2 million patients annually. The technology used in the chatbot …

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FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation To Medcura’s LifeGel Absorbable Surgical Hemostat For Controlling Surgical Bleeding

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Medcura Inc, a medical device provider devoted to revolutionarily advancing the management of surgical bleeding, has disclosed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its Breakthrough Device Designation to its LifeGel Absorbable Surgical Hemostat. LifeGel is the first-of-its-kind hemostatic operator to be awarded the Breakthrough Designation for a brand-new and greatly distinctive …

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Rock Health Publish 2022 Digital Health Funding Report

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Rock Health has released their digital health funding report for 2022. The report looked at mega-deals, average deal size, and how different healthcare sectors fared in terms of funding. Rock Health’s report showed that 2021’s total funding was $14.7 billion, just slightly more than 2020’s $14.7 billion. The average deal size was $26.7 million, which …

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