Healthcare Compliance Journal

A Florida resident filed a class action lawsuit against Oracle Corporation in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in association with a data breach in January 2025. Oracle has not publicly announced a data breach, and…

United Seating and Mobility, L.L.C. is a company selling wheelchair and mobility equipment and is also known as Numotion. On March 2, 2024, Numotion found that an unauthorized third party got access to its computer network and encrypted files using…

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a $225,00 settlement with Deer Oaks Behavioral Health Solution to resolve its alleged Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) violations. Deer Oaks is a…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has stopped attempts to create a final COVID-19 safety standard to protect employees in medical care environments from COVID-19. On June 21, 2021, OSHA released an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) after identifying that…

In medical terms, HITECH, which stands for Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health, refers to a set of regulations and initiatives introduced in the United States to promote the adoption and meaningful use of electronic health records (EHRs)…

HITECH strengthened HIPAA by introducing provisions that required the implementation of electronic health records, increased penalties for non-compliance, established breach notification requirements, and promoted the adoption of advanced security measures to safeguard protected health information, resulting in an enhanced overall…

Texas HB 300, also known as the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act, imposes strict requirements on healthcare providers operating in the state, mandating safeguards for protected health information, including the implementation of privacy policies, employee training programs, and security measures…

To comply with Texas HB 300, organizations handling sensitive personal information are advised to adhere to data breach notification best practices, including promptly investigating and identifying security incidents, notifying affected individuals and relevant authorities in a timely manner, providing detailed…

Preliminary 2024 statistics indicate a noticeable drop in the number of deaths in the workplace, particularly in places that have focused enforcement resources provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the Department of Labor. In 2024, OSHA…

Non-compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations can result in penalties for employers, including monetary fines, citations, increased scrutiny, potential legal action, and in extreme cases, temporary or permanent shutdown of the workplace, emphasizing the importance of adhering…

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of brain blood clot clearance with the development of a new tool and technique utilizing vortex ultrasound. The revolutionary approach uses ultrasonic waves in the form of a "tornado" to effectively…

A new study published in Frontiers in Global Women's Health has unveiled a remarkable development in enhancing the safety of pregnancy. The low-cost sensing glove, priced at only $1, was created to support healthcare staff in identifying fetal position and…

In a move to strengthen consumer protection and enhance transparency, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized revisions to its Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR), targeting digital health applications that handle sensitive personal health information. These changes are designed to…

Blue Shield of California's recent rollout of its digital musculoskeletal (MSK) pain treatment programs on the Wellvolution platform signifies an expansion of its healthcare services aimed at addressing a wide range of MSK conditions that affect nearly half of the…

In a significant move to enhance cybersecurity in rural hospitals, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has advanced the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act. Rural hospitals, often seen as soft targets due to a dearth of skilled cybersecurity…

The American Hospital Association (AHA), a prominent body representing an array of nearly 5,000 healthcare organizations, hospitals, health systems, affiliated physicians, nurses, and caregivers, has recently penned a significant letter to Melanie Fontes Rainer, the Director of the Office of…

Kroll's Data Breach Outlook 2025 report also reveals interesting information about cyberattacks on other sectors. Professional services, education, retail, and technology had fewer attacks. Cyberattacks on the technology sector dropped by 46%, education attacks fell by 38%, and retail attacks…

A new report published by Censinet, KLAS Research, the American Hospital Association, Health-IASAC, and the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council has revealed insights into the current state of cybersecurity preparedness within the healthcare sector. The report, compiled through…