WellPoint Data Breech possibly exposes 470,000 enrollees’ to Identity Theft
It is happening again, a large corporation has the potential loss of data due to a security breech. this means medical records, social security numbers even credit card information may have been...
View ArticleData Breaches for the first half of 2010
Despite the law stating medical breaches involving more than 500 people must be listed on the Health and Human Services (HHS) breach list, the Identity Theft Resource Center recorded medical breaches...
View ArticleData Breeches in Health Care
Data Breeches are costing millions each year. The HITECH Act has not changed data protection as first thought. Dr. Larry Ponemon from the Ponemon Institute (which conducts independent research on...
View ArticleMedical Identity Theft: Will you be the next victim?
Preventing Medical ID Theft: Are You At Risk ? Preventing medical ID theft has become a hot topic as Americans increasingly hear about the safety of their private medical records as more medical...
View ArticlePreventing Medical Identity Theft – Palm Scanning
See the quick video about Palm Scans at El Centro Hospital: Palm Scanning started at facilities back east. Good to see its arrival here in California. This procedure can assist in the prevention of...
View ArticleKey Elements of HIPAA Compliance by TechTarget
Always a good reminder as things continue to evolve in the healthcare world. Very good article by Richard E. Mackey, Jr., Contributor. As compliance becomes key, always continue learning....
View ArticleProtecting Your Medical Information from Identity Theft
Have you thought medical identity theft wouldn’t happen to you? Is your thought “why would anyone want my medical information?” Well, they don’t want your “medical history” — they want your insurance...
View Article3 Must Asked Question to Ensure the Privacy of your Health Records
It’s traumatic when you or a loved one is admitted to a hospital. There’s so much to worry about. However, the protection of your private health care information should not be one of them. Although...
View ArticleIdentity Theft Through Obamacare Signups
This is an example of how identity theft can take place with the new Healthcare sign ups . We have been informed the navigators have not had criminal background checks completed on them. Their...
View ArticleBeware of Racketeers Making Big Money on Patient Records – by Art Gross,...
Armed robbery and drug trafficking are no longer the only crimes of choice for gangs. Instead of a gun, their newest weapon of choice is a mobile phone with Internet access. Now more sophisticated...
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