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Massive Health Data Breach Exposed! Feds Crack Down on Wellness Firm in HIPAA Scandal

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement with Illinois-based Health Fitness Corporation, a provider of wellness plans nationwide, over failures to comply with the HIPAA Security Rule. The agreement resolves an investigation into multiple breaches of unsecured electronic protected health information (ePHI) impacting thousands of individuals. Health Fitness, a …

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The Future of HIPAA Compliant EHR: How AI and Automation Are Enhancing Patient Data Security

In an era where data breaches and cyber threats are at an all-time high, the need for a secure electronic health record (EHR) system has never been more critical. As healthcare providers increasingly transition to digital record-keeping, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is reshaping how patient data is managed and protected. A HIPAA-compliant EHR not only ensures regulatory compliance but also leverages advanced tec…

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