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Why Healthcare Cybersecurity Requires a Multi-Layer Approach

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PHI draws a high price on the black market and, unlike credit card data theft, can go undetected for years. Criminals can quickly sell patient medical and billing information for insurance fraud, ransomware can lock down lifesaving procedures, and internet-connected medical devices are vulnerable to tampering.

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A healthcare team’s guide to HIPAA compliance on social media

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You’d be hard-pressed to find healthcare marketers that don’t understand the value of social media for healthcare , according to Jill Florence, Director of Enterprise Sales at Sprout Social. HIPAA compliant: @Patient, we have deleted your comment to protect your privacy. Please review our full disclaimer before reading any further.

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The Digital Economy's Privacy Problem

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The implications of this data gathering (from simple things like browser history to more semantic captures like the tone of our words on social media platforms) can have massive implications on how employable we are, the type of insurance we're eligible for, and more. The death of privacy? So, is privacy a thing of the past?

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43% of US Broadband Households Plan to Purchase a Smart Home Device in 2019

The Realtime Report

The event features sessions on smart home, sales channels, connected health, and home security and will conclude with a networking reception where analysts, session speakers, and VIP CES attendees mix to discuss the state of the market. Topics: Channels: Broadband and Security Providers, Retail, Insurance.

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HIPAA and Social Media: 5 Tips to Stay Compliant

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HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. However, social media is subject to the Privacy Rule. Sharing patient information with an agency Do you work with a third-party marketing agency to help you with social media? HIPAA does not explicitly say anything about social media. Remain professional.

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Digital Transformation And Its Impact On BFSI

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A banking, financial, or insurance company will get more clients if doing business with them is simple, and the company’s success correlates closely with its services. Have you ever noticed the simplicity of taking out any insurance, investing in a mutual fund, or creating a bank account? Quicker Recruitment & Retention.

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Social Media: The Key to Transforming Doctor-Patient Communication

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Attending the session “A Dr, Patient & Insurer Walk into a Social Network“ at SxSW last year really opened my eyes to the social media obstacles healthcare professionals face. While maintaining patient-doctor privacy boundaries and following regulations is important, avoiding social media isn’t the solution.