Telehealth platforms are a burgeoning healthcare service made more relevant due to the pandemic. However, these platforms need to balance innovation and data protection, mandating compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Confidentiality breaches can be consequential for both patient and service provider. HIPAA compliance ensures specific data security standards are met, such as encryption and access controls, as well as mandatory staff training for data management.
News – Scroller Home Page – Cyber attack on Connecticut Community Health Centre impacted over 1m patients – TEISS
A cyber attack on the Connecticut Community Health Centre has affected over one million patients. The incident, highlighted by TEISS, compels the healthcare industry to