Ascension, a Catholic health system, suffered a cyber attack last month, potentially exposing patients’ personal and health information. The hackers gained access by tricking a staff member into downloading a malicious file. The breach hit seven servers used for routine tasks, raising concerns about sensitive data. Ascension, one of the largest non-profits in the US, is still working to bring key systems back online.
HHS’ Proposed HIPAA Changes Are a Step in the Right Direction, But Some Providers May Struggle to Comply
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to better protect against
