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HHS settles 2 ransomware investigations as attacks rise

The US Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has settled investigations into two healthcare providers for violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) caused by ransomware attacks. Plastic Surgery Associates of South Dakota will pay $500,000, while Bryan County Ambulance Authority in Oklahoma will pay a $90,000 fine. The providers must also implement corrective action plans to address their cybersecurity shortcomings.

Source: www.healthcaredive.com –

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