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In many respects, it has been The Summer of The Data Breach. HHS brought down the hammer on Wellpoint, fining the insurer $1.7 million after discovering the impermissible disclosure of over 600,000 patient records through an unsecured online application. A couple of weeks later OHSU reported a breach of over 3,000 patient records when hospital officials learned that providers were using Google Drive to share patient records in the cloud.
Advocate Health Care, a large Chicago-based health system, reported a data breach at one of its subsidiaries in which the theft of four laptops led to over four million compromised patient records. This event marks the second largest healthcare data breach in history, and, to put this into perspective, alone accounted for over 17% of the total number of patient records breached as reported to HHS since it started keeping track in 2009.
In the first part of this series, Secure Texting can be more than just securing messages, we discussed the key features (quick messaging, conversation threads, and required acknowledgment) of a secure messaging application that makes it a valuable texting tool for healthcare professionals. The first question healthcare organizations want a provider of a secure messaging application to answer,” Is the application HIPAA compliant?”.
Ransomware Attacks are back with a vengeance -this time attacking healthcare facilities who have critical patient data which they cannot afford to lose. Hospitals need patient data quickly without which patient care can become difficult or nearly impossible. Since all patient data is now stored on computers, losing this data is not an option. In just the past few months, the ransomware has attacked millions of computers, locking out their users for days.
Technology is so pervasive in our society that when a disaster strikes the system failures affect every aspect of our lives; including our ability to receive appropriate medical treatment. Hurricane Sandy is a perfect example of what could go wrong - widespread and prolonged power outages, hospital evacuations, the closing of the financial markets, mass transportation disruptions, highway and airport shutdowns, and disruptions to routine life.
Explore SMS vs. secure texting in healthcare. Learn why HIPAA-compliant messaging is vital to protect patient data, ensure compliance, and boost workflows.
Learn how HIPAA-secure texting streamlines nurse workflows, enhances team collaboration, reduces delays, and helps deliver faster, safer patient care.
Learn how virtual visits and HIPAA-compliant patient texting reduce no-shows, improve communication and deliver seamless, patient-centered healthcare.
Offboarding in healthcare is crucial for maintaining trust and securing data. Surprisingly, 20% of data breaches come from former employees retaining access. To avoid HIPAA violations and legal issues, follow these best practices.
Know the top HIPAA violations caused by outdated tools and discover how QliqSOFT’s HIPAA-compliant messaging platform prevents, eliminates, and secures PHI.
Learn how non-compliant healthcare communication leads to hidden costs and HIPAA violations. How QliqSOFT’s secure messaging solution helps prevent breaches.
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