Care New England Health System has agreed to pay $400,000 to settle HIPAA violations. The violations occurred when unencrypted backup tapes containing the ultrasound studies of 14,000 individuals went missing. The tapes contained protected health information. The case highlights the importance of reviewing and updating business associate agreements.
Concerns over the security of electronic personal health information intensifies
Ascension Health warned that the personal data of its patients and staff were compromised during a ransomware attack in May that impacted around 5.6 million
