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Florida Medication Management Provider Reveals 150K Record Data Breach – The HIPAA Journal

Florida Medication Management Provider Reports Data Breach Affecting 150,000 Records In a significant security incident, a medication management provider based in Florida has disclosed a data breach impacting approximately 150,000 records. The breach, which has captured the attention of industry experts and regulatory bodies alike, raises serious concerns regarding data…

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Archer Health Data Breach Reveals 23GB of Sensitive Medical Records

A significant breach exposing over 145,000 files of sensitive medical and personal information has occurred at Archer Health Inc., a California-based provider of in-home healthcare and palliative care services. This database was found online without encryption or password protection, leaving the data vulnerable to unauthorized access. Archer Health, also recognized…

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Texas Enacts New Law Addressing AI and Health Record Storage

Recent updates to Texas health information legislation, which came into effect on September 1, introduce several critical provisions with implications for artificial intelligence and health record data management. Regulatory attorney Rachel Rose outlines the significance of this new state law, especially for organizations within the healthcare sector. Texas Senate Bill…

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Feds Unveil Enhanced HIPAA Security Risk Analysis Tool

Healthcare, Industry Specific, Regulation Experts Recommend Tool Designed for Smaller Organizations Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 10, 2025 Image: Getty Images Federal officials have released an updated version of their HIPAA Security Risk Assessment (SRA) tool, which has historically assisted small and midsized healthcare providers and business associates in…

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Tool Manufacturer Claims Hack Exposed Medical Information

Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Breach Affecting 104,000 Highlights Health Data Risks for Non-Healthcare Companies Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 9, 2025 Cornwell Quality Tools has informed nearly 104,000 individuals that their medical information may have been compromised in a recent cyber incident. (Image: Cornwell)…

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Medical Cannabis Company Faces Lawsuit for Health Data Breach

Data Breach Notification , Data Security , Healthcare Lawsuits Emerge Following Discovery of Unprotected Patient Records Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 5, 2025     Image: Ohio Medical Alliance, operating as Ohio Marijuana Card A security researcher recently uncovered a significant security breach involving an unencrypted database lacking password…

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HHS Announces Initiative to Combat Health Information Blocking

HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance U.S. Government Intensifies Enforcement of 21st Century Cures Act Regulations; Fines May Reach $1 Million Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 4, 2025 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a ramp-up in enforcement of information blocking regulations under the 21st Century…

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Absolute Dental Reports Data Breach Impacting Over 1.2 Million People – The HIPAA Journal

Data Breach at Absolute Dental Affects Over 1.2 Million Individuals In a significant data breach, Absolute Dental has confirmed that the personal information of more than 1.2 million individuals has been compromised. This incident underscores the persistent vulnerabilities present in the healthcare sector, where patient data is a prime target…

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