The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) plans to increase investigations into smaller data breaches in healthcare organizations. The OCR will prioritize investigations based on the size of the breach, whether any protected health information was stolen, and the nature of the data involved. The OCR aims to address noncompliance with HIPAA regulations and improve security measures across the healthcare industry.
CDC issues warning over recalled eggs sold in three states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning against recalled eggs linked to 24 hospitalizations due to salmonella infection. The eggs,