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Don’t Get Caught Up With a HIPAA Violation

Drug Topics

Sometimes, breaches in information are the result of a simple mistake. How can those be avoided?

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STAT+: Health care providers form a united front against stricter patient privacy rules

STAT

After yet another record year for health data breaches, updated federal security rules to protect patient information are on the table in 2025. “It does raise significant issues about whether small practices and small institutions can effectively protect patient privacy in the new age we’re living in.

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OCR missed opportunities to prevent health information breaches: HHS watchdog

Fierce Healthcare

HHS' Office of the Inspector General released a report on Monday that badgers the Office for Civil Rights' enforcement of HIPAA.

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Understanding Landing Page Optimization in Pharma Marketing

Pharma Marketing Network

It must convert visitors into leads , provide clear and accurate medical information , and ensure compliance with FDA, HIPAA, and ad platform policies. Patient Awareness: Helps provide disease information, medication adherence tips, and support program details. What makes a pharma landing page effective? Name, Email, Specialty).

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CMS: Providers may now text patient info, orders to care teams

Fierce Healthcare

CMS said it now has more faith in newer, HIPAA-compliant secure texting platforms.

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Health data breaches hit an all-time high in 2023

STAT

Odds are, you’ve gotten at least one of the unnerving letters in your mailbox this year: “We’re writing to inform you of a cybersecurity incident,” it might start. Read the rest…

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STAT+: Federal judge rules in favor of hospital lobby in privacy lawsuit

STAT

District Court Judge Mark Pittman ruled that federal guidance limiting hospital websites’ use of these trackers exceeds the Health and Human Services Department’s authority under HIPAA, according to an opinion filed Thursday. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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