The intersection of marketing and compliance in the healthcare sector has become increasingly complicated, especially as organizations strive to engage consumers in a data-driven environment. With the growing reliance on data analytics to enhance marketing strategies, healthcare marketing teams are under significant pressure to produce results while navigating the legal…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare HHS Highlights Security Vulnerabilities in Data Breach Affecting Nearly 300,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 11, 2025 (Image: Northeast Radiology) A medical imaging firm operating in New York and Connecticut has agreed to a settlement of $350,000 with federal regulators due to potential…
Data Breach Exposes Millions: DISA Global Solutions’ Security Incident Affects Residents in Rhode Island and Massachusetts On April 22, 2024, DISA Global Solutions, a provider of background checks and drug testing, uncovered a significant data breach that resulted in the exposure of personal information for millions of individuals, including 14,241…
Upcoming Surge in Edge Computing Investments Signals Growing Importance of Cybersecurity As the global investment in edge computing is projected to approach $400 billion by 2028, almost doubling in just five years, organizations are under increasing pressure to secure data processing at the edge. Recent findings from a report by…
173,000 Patients Impacted by Chord Specialty Dental Partners Email Data Breach The healthcare sector has recently experienced a significant data breach involving Chord Specialty Dental Partners, which has potentially compromised the personal information of approximately 173,000 patients. This incident raises critical concerns for both the affected individuals and the broader…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released draft guidance on artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled medical devices, signaling an increase in regulatory oversight in this evolving field. Dr. Scott Schell, the chief medical officer at IT consulting firm Cognizant, emphasized that although the guidance is non-binding, it represents a pivotal shift…
Sunflower Medical Group Faces Lawsuit Following Extensive Data Breach Involving 221,000 Records In a significant development in the realm of data security, Sunflower Medical Group has been named in a lawsuit stemming from a substantial data breach that has compromised over 221,000 patient records. The breach raises serious concerns regarding…
Settlement Marks Fifth HIPAA Enforcement Action Tied to Risk Analysis Initiative In a significant settlement, a fitness and wellness services provider based in Illinois has agreed to a payment of nearly $228,000 to federal regulators following a breach incident attributed to IT misconfiguration. This settlement is the result of investigations…
New Insights on HIPAA Security Rule from Security Researcher In a recent development concerning healthcare cybersecurity, a security researcher has provided critical insights into compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. This exploration into HIPAA’s implications highlights ongoing vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector and raises…
