The Department of Health and Human Services has fined two entities, New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center, a total of $4.8 million for HIPAA violations. The breach occurred in 2010 when the personal health information of 6,800 patients ended up on Google due to a server deactivation. The article also highlights the high costs associated with breaches and the decreasing number of breaches reported by healthcare organizations in recent years.
Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers
New Zealand aims to have a top-tier healthcare system, and World Patient Safety Day brings awareness to areas of potential improvement, including cybersecurity. Given the