New HHS Cyber Plan Announced - Ep 438

It’s no secret that healthcare is vulnerable to cybersecurity threats and patient privacy and safety are at risk. Good news! HHS recently announced a plan to enhance cybersecurity in the healthcare and public health sectors. Through various initiatives, including 405(d) and other HHS efforts, plans are starting to come together like pieces of a puzzle to help practices stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity. It's time to get informed and take action to protect your practice, business, and patients.

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2023 Holiday Blooper Show

It's time of year again where we take some time off and let Bojan create a Help Me with HIPAA bloopers show of our mishaps and outtakes. Stick around to the end - we have a little surprise for you.

Thanks to Bojan for his skill in making us sound so good every week. 

Thanks to all our listeners who have been with us and share our podcast with others. We are here because of you.

As always, remember, HIPAA is not about compliance, it is about patient care.

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Decoding CISA's HPH Mitigation Guide - Ep 437

CISA has released a mitigation guide to combat the critical and complex cyber threats affecting the Healthcare and Public Health Sector. It provides best practices, essential strategies and insights for safeguarding our healthcare infrastructure against ever-evolving cyber threats. Join us as we navigate through this important document, breaking down its complexities and highlighting its significance in the ongoing battle against cyber threats in the healthcare sector.

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Multi-state Cyber Attack Diverts ER Ambulances - Ep 436

You know how we say that hackers love to launch attacks during the holidays because that’s when most folks are distracted and in a hurry to begin their time off? Well guess what?  There are already a few cyber attacks in the news just from this past Thanksgiving. Case in point, the recent ransomware attack that diverts ER ambulance services across multiple states.

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Breach Equals Class Action Lawsuits - Ep 435

A data breach can have significant and far-reaching consequences for both patients and businesses in the healthcare industry. Today, we delve into the impacts of a recent breach and discuss the evolving challenges of managing healthcare vendors with access to sensitive patient information. Plus, we weigh in on patient privacy concerns when it comes to the media.

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FBI Private Industry Notification - Ep 434

It is crucial to apply mitigation strategies to reduce the likelihood and impact of ransomware incidents due to the severe and far-reaching consequences these cyber threats can have on individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. The FBI recently published a notification highlighting emerging ransomware trends involving attacking the same victims multiple times. Listen in to hear what you can do to help reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim.

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CISO Security Maturity Report 2023 - Ep 433

Evaluating the security posture of organizations through the lens of culture, technology, risk, and people is crucial in today's complex digital landscape. Culture sets the tone for an organization's security mindset, influencing employee behavior and awareness.  Today, we review ClubCISO’s Information Security Maturity Report 2023 that evaluates the security posture according to CISOs across the globe.

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