Data Governance, Data Privacy, Data Security Experts Express Concern Over Musk’s Team and Health Data Access Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 6, 2025 The White House’s DOGE initiative, spearheaded by Elon Musk, has begun accessing federal IT systems to investigate fraud, raising significant privacy concerns (Image: CMS) Privacy experts…
Concerns Arise Over Musk’s Oversight of Health Data Access Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 6, 2025 The White House’s DOGE, directed by Elon Musk, is conducting analyses of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ IT systems to detect fraud (Image: CMS) Privacy experts are increasingly apprehensive about the…
Data Governance, Data Privacy, Data Security Isn’t All Health Data Sensitive? Yes, But Safeguarding Some of It Is Even Trickier Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 3, 2025 All health information is sensitive. But what constitutes extra-sensitive health data, and why is its protection so complicated? (Image: Getty Images) While…
The 2024 Healthcare Data Breach Report has surfaced, highlighting significant vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector. The report, published by HIPAA Journal, sheds light on a series of cybersecurity incidents that have compromised sensitive health information, raising alarms about the potential threats faced by healthcare organizations. In recent months, numerous healthcare…
UnitedHealth Group has disclosed a significant ransomware attack targeting its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, which occurred in February 2024. This cyber incident has reportedly affected around 190 million individuals across the United States, marking it as the largest healthcare data breach in U.S. history. Initial assessments had estimated the impact to…
Navigating the Growing Complexity of Cybersecurity Compliance: An Overview of the Latest Webinar on Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) In an era marked by escalating regulatory demands, businesses must navigate a labyrinth of compliance requirements, particularly those set forth by frameworks like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and HIPAA.…
Solara Medical Supplies Agrees to $3M Settlement Over HIPAA Violations In a significant case highlighting the vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector, Solara Medical Supplies has agreed to pay $3 million to settle allegations of violations pertaining to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), specifically concerning security and breach…
Lauren Brennan: Leading the Charge in SOC Optimization at GuidePoint Security SOC Optimization Team Lead, GuidePoint Security Lauren Brennan stands out as a seasoned expert in cybersecurity, with a primary focus on optimizing Security Operations Centers (SOCs), managing threats, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. As the SOC Optimization Team…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Healthcare, HIPAA/HITECH As Time Runs Short, Biden Administration Releases Updated AI Strategic Framework for HHS Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 10, 2025 The Biden administration has released a new AI strategic roadmap for HHS (Image: HHS) In its final days in office, the Biden…
