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More Than One-Third of Data Breaches Due to Third-Party Compromises

The HIPAA Journal

Cyber actors are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities at vendors, suppliers, and software providers to infiltrate the networks of organizations. According to a recent report from SecurityScorecard, at least 35.5% of all data breaches in 2024 originated from third-party compromises, up 6.5% from 2023. The number of data breaches stemming from third parties is likely higher since the third-party component of data breaches is not always disclosed.

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The Return of American Manufacturing Demands a Chief Health & Benefits Officer (CHBO) to Fix Benefits Procurement

The Healthcare Blog

By MATT McCORD American manufacturing is making a comeback. Driven by tariffs, supply chain instability, and shifting economic priorities, companies are reshoring productionreinvesting in U.S. labor and operations. But theres one major obstacle still standing in the way: the crushing cost of American healthcare. For decades, U.S. employers have overpaid for healthcare without improving outcomes.

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Physician-Patient Communication, Five Years After COVID-19

Mobius MD

Five years after the COVID-19 virus arrived in the U.S., polls show Americans have mostly moved on. According to new data from Pew Research , just one in five Americans say the coronavirus is still a major threat, and fewer than half planned to get the latest booster vaccine. Still, we continue to feel the pandemics impact on many aspects of American society, including physician-patient communication.

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Role of a Medical Administrative Assistant in Managing Electronic Medical Records

Northwest Career College

Think of how it feels to visit a doctor’s office where everything, from history to results and treatment plans, is noted and ready. This does not happen accidentally, but it is a skilled result of medical administrative assistants maintaining electronic medical records. If you want to enter the healthcare industry for a career but want to remain outside the examination rooms, becoming a Medical Administrative Assistant is a great choice.

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How to Start Virtual Care the Right Way: A Proven Roadmap for 2025 and Beyond

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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Website Tracking Lawsuit Against Orlando Health Survives Motion to Dismiss

The HIPAA Journal

A lawsuit against Orlando Health in Florida over the disclosure of the plaintiff’s data to third parties via tracking tools on its website has survived a motion to dismiss. The plaintiff alleged that after visiting the website of Orlando Health and performing medical searches she was targeted with Facebook ads specific to her medical conditions.

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The Looming Electrician Shortage: How It Could Impact America’s Economy and the Future of AI

Intercoast

A Growing Concern for Industry Leaders The United States is facing a potential crisis in its labor market: a shortage of skilled electricians. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink recently highlighted this issue at CERAWeek, an annual energy conference hosted by S&P Global, warning that the U.S. may soon run out of electricians. This problem could significantly affect the countrys economy and the rapid expansion of AI-powered data centers.

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Commission Based Salon vs. Booth Rental: Pros & Cons

Trafft

If youre stepping into the salon world, knowing whether to go with a commission-based salon or booth rental business model can make up all the difference. The decision you make will not only affect finances and growth prospects but also influence your day-to-day operations and the long-term success of your business. Both models have their perks and can make your business quite successful and profitable if you do it right.

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99% Of Healthcare Orgs Managing IoMT Devices with Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

The HIPAA Journal

A recent analysis of connected medical devices, patient systems, and operational technology (OT) in hospitals and other healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) has revealed an alarming number of devices and systems have vulnerabilities that could be exploited by threat actors to gain access to healthcare networks and sensitive patient data.Russian cybercrime groups and other financially motivated threat actors are targeting healthcare organizations because they are viewed as easy targets.

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I Learned About Medicine From That: the first patient I cared for who died

Sensible Medicine

I want to start a new series on Sensible Medicine. It’s called: I Learned about Medicine From That; These are first hand accounts since I started in medicine in 2005. This is about the first patient I took care of who died. -Vinay Prasad This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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From Chalkboards to Competencies: My Journey Through the Evolution of Nursing Education

Minority Nurse

As a Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN-Ed) student, I find myself living in two worlds: remembering the familiar comfort of traditional teaching and learning the exciting, sometimes chaotic adventure of competency-based education (CBE). It is like switching from driving a reliable old sedan to a sleek electric car. Both take you where you need to go, but the ride feels different, and sometimes, you find yourself Googling it.

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The Impact of Misdemeanors for Ohio Medical Assistants

Legal Eye on Medical Assisting

I recently received the following question from an Ohio attorney: I represent a client who tells me that she is a licensed medical assistant in Ohio.

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Beacon Health System Affected by Two Business Associate Email Breaches

The HIPAA Journal

Beacon Health System, a South Bend, Indiana-based non-profit health care system, has disclosed two data breaches involving two different business associates. Two breach notices have been added to the Beacon Health System website, the first on March 24, 2025, involving a business associate called CPS Solutions, a provider of services to support pharmacy operations.

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Understanding the Demand for Home Health Aides in 2025

We Care Online

The Home Health Aide (HHA) demand is atan all-time high. With the agingof the population, and with more people opting to receive care at home rather than in nursing facilities, the demand for trained caregivers is high. If you are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare,now is an excellent time to become a Home Health Aide. What Is Drivingthe Demand for HHAs?

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Primary care news round-up (20th to 26th March 2025)

Practice Index

In-person GP appointments linked to high patient satisfaction Practices that offer the most face-to-face GP appointments have the greatest patient satisfaction, according to researchers from the University of Manchester. They also found the total number of appointments offered by practices made a big difference to satisfaction levels. The study involved data from 5,500 practices and found that 69.5% of appointments were face to face.

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How to Add a Booking System to Your Website: Complete Guide

Trafft

Nowadays, online efficiency and accessibility are more crucial than ever. Thats why you need an online booking system to streamline your scheduling and bookings, but also to enhance customer satisfaction by providing a seamless, user-friendly system that is accessible around the clock. Trafft is a booking solution designed to seamlessly integrate with any website, and offer features that manage bookings, payments, and client interactions with ease and professionalism.

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Healthcare Data Breaches Reported in Georgia, Washington & New Hampshire

The HIPAA Journal

Cyberattacks and data breaches have recently been announced by Pineland Community Service Board in Georgia, Klickitat Valley Health in Washington, and Concord Orthopaedics and Welts, White, & Fontaine in New Hampshire. Pineland Community Service Board, Georgia Pineland Community Service Board, a Statesboro, GA-based provider of behavioral health and developmental disability services, has suffered a cyberattack and data breach.

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How to Care for a Loved One Diagnosed with Mesothelioma

We Care Online

Photo by Kampus Production: Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating, not just for your loved one but for you as well. You have to make medical decisions, help your loved one deal with emotional struggles, and provide constant care, which can be overwhelming. If your loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, here are seven tips to help you support them every step of the way.

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Big pharma’s grip on health care: time for change

KevinMD.com

Everyone seems so scared of the word government regulation when it comes to health care. Why? In part, this is because those against regulations (everyone making money off health care) make sure to scare laypeople into equating such action with socialism. Fear of concept is not a good argument against regulating monopolies that are bankrupting Read more Big pharma’s grip on health care: time for change originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Health Care Nation – How to Inspire a Rosa Parks Moment for Healthcare in America?

Health Populi

Tom Lawry may be best-known as a leading voice on AI in health care; after all, hes written two very well-selling books on the topic, speaks all over the world on the subject, and in his most recent company-based gig helped lead Microsofts efforts in AI in health care and life sciences. When his publisher asked him to write a third book on AI in health care still a hot topic in publishing Tom said hed rather turn to a subject long on his mind: the state of health care in America and how to cha

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Illinois Business Associate Settles Alleged Risk Analysis Failure for $227,816

The HIPAA Journal

Health Fitness Corporation, an Illinois business associate, has agreed to settle an alleged HIPAA risk analysis failure with the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The agreement includes a $227,816 financial penalty, a corrective action plan, and two years of compliance monitoring. One of the most common HIPAA violations identified by OCR in its audits and investigations is the failure to conduct a comprehensive and accurate risk analysis, as required by the administrative safeguards of the HIPA

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Why Nursing Careers Are More Impactful Than Ever Before

We Care Online

Nursing careers are evolving and becoming more essential in todays healthcare system. Nurses are taking on roles that require advanced expertise, from patient care to healthcare leadership. As healthcare becomes more complex, nurses must adapt to meet growing demands. They face new challenges but are our education systems keeping pace with these changes?

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Trafft vs. Simplybook.me: Which Tool Will Power Your Business? 

Trafft

When it comes to managing appointments, every business seeks a solution that is reliable, efficient, and easy to use. But with so many options out there, it can be hard to find the right one. Regardless of the industry you are in, the goal should be to make booking as simple as possible, save time, and keep things running smoothly for both you and your clients.

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Texas Anti-Kickback Statute vs. Federal AKS and Stark Law

99MGMT

Compliance is a critical concern in the healthcare industry, where complex regulations protect patients and ensure medical decisions are based on need not green. Among the most impactful are the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) , federal Stark Law , and Texas Patient Solicitation Act. These laws shape how healthcare providers, hospitals, and organizations operate, especially for referrals and compensation arrangements.

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Genetic Testing Company 23andMe Files for Bankruptcy

The HIPAA Journal

The direct-to-consumer genetic testing company 23andMe has announced it has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has asked the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri to facilitate a sale to maximize the value of its business. 23andMe provides saliva-based DNA test kits to help customers identify and track their ancestry. The company was successful initially and went public in 2021 via a merger with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) and had a market capitalization of $6

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Decompression from Work

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Nurses and their leaders struggle with burnout and exhaustion. A contributor is the inability to decompress after work effectively. Press Ganey, a leading provider of experience measurement, published a report that analyzed data from over 345,000 clinical RN voices to understand today’s nursing workforce better and recommend […] The post Decompression from Work appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Arkenea Named Best Bespoke Healthcare Software Developer for 2025, Winning Global Excellence Award for the Second Consecutive Year

Arkenea

Raleigh, NC March 26, 2025: Arkenea, a leading healthcare software development company , is proud to be recognized as the Best Bespoke Healthcare Software Developer 2025 East Coast USA by Global Health & Pharma (GHP) Magazine for the second consecutive year. GHPs Global Excellence Awards celebrate organizations driving innovation and setting new benchmarks across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries.

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How to Tame the Critical Voice in Your Head at Work

Minority Nurse

We’ve all had times when our inner critic’s voice was loud and clear. Unfortunately, this negative inner voice can extend to the workplace, where professionals, from nurse managers to nursing students, can doubt their accomplishments. Stress is nothing new for nurses. Even a healthy amount of stress is important to keep up with deadlines and growing workloads.

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Almost One-Third of Rural Hospitals Benefiting from Microsoft’s Cybersecurity for Rural Hospitals Program

The HIPAA Journal

Earlier this month, Microsoft provided an update on its Cybersecurity for Rural Hospitals Program, an initiative designed to protect access to healthcare for the 46 million Americans living in rural communities by helping rural hospitals improve cybersecurity and resiliency.Patients in rural areas need to travel more than twice as far as residents in urban areas to reach their nearest hospital.

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Phased Replacement of IMPAX Viewer - Edmonton Zone Next (New Date)

Connect Care Bytes Blog

As previously posted , Provincial Enterprise Imaging (PEI) is replacing the IMPAX system as the new Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS). The next phase of implementation will be in Edmonton Zone ; following an initial delay, implementation has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025. With PEI implementation, OrthoView will also replace MediCAD as the orthopedic templating software.

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Arkenea Named Best Bespoke Healthcare Software Developer for 2025, Winning Global Excellence Award for the Second Consecutive Year

Arkenea

Raleigh, NC March 26, 2025: Arkenea, a leading healthcare software development company , is proud to be recognized as the Best Bespoke Healthcare Software Developer 2025 East Coast USA by Global Health & Pharma (GHP) Magazine for the second consecutive year. GHPs Global Excellence Awards celebrate organizations driving innovation and setting new benchmarks across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries.