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Accounting Firm Settles for $175K with Federal Authorities Over HIPAA Ransomware Breach

Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare <span class=”article-sub-title”>Settlement Includes Corrective Action Plan Aimed at Enhancing Risk Analysis</span> <span class=”article-byline”> <a class=”author-link” href=””>Marianne Kolbasuk McGee</a> (<a href=””><i class=”fa fa-twitter”/>HealthInfoSec</a>) • <span class=”text-nowrap”>August 18, 2025</span> <a href=””/> </span> <figure> <img src=”” alt=”Accounting Firm Pays Feds $175K for HIPAA Ransomware Breach” class=”img-responsive”/> <figcaption>Image: BST</figcaption>…

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Feds Release Additional HIPAA Guidelines to Enhance Patient Access

Data Governance, Data Security, Healthcare HHS Releases New Guidance to Support Interoperability Initiative ‘Make Health IT Great Again’ Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 13, 2025 Image: Getty Images Millions of patients across the United States may be unaware of their rights under HIPAA regarding access to medical records. As…

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Alera Group Alerts 155,000 Individuals Regarding July 2024 Cybersecurity Breach – The HIPAA Journal

Alera Group Alerts 155,000 Individuals Following July 2024 Cybersecurity Breach The Alera Group has recently informed approximately 155,000 individuals about a significant hacking incident that occurred in July 2024. This breach underscores the escalating threat landscape faced by organizations today, particularly in terms of safeguarding sensitive information. The company, known…

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Ransomware Attack on Arkansas Oncology Group Impacts 113,500 Patients – The HIPAA Journal

Ransomware Attack on Arkansas Oncology Group Impacts Over 113,000 Patients In a significant data breach, the Arkansas Oncology Group reported a ransomware attack affecting approximately 113,500 individuals. This incident, as detailed by the HIPAA Journal, underscores the increasing threats posed by cybercriminals in the healthcare sector, which frequently stores sensitive…

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HHS Data Strategy Seeks to ‘Revitalize Health Technology’

Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Voluntary Initiative Advocates for Standards and Patient Empowerment: A Privacy Perspective Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 31, 2025 President Donald Trump alongside leaders from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces a new strategy aimed at enhancing health data interoperability and access.…

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Patients Continue to Face Challenges in Accessing Complete Health Information

Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare Evolving Tech Standards and Regulatory Actions: What’s Hindering Full Access? Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 25, 2025 Despite improvements, patients continue to face challenges accessing their health data. (Image: Getty Images) Recent advancements in technology standards and federal regulations have eased patients’ access to…

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