Study Says Improved Treatment for COVID-19 is Reducing Mortality Rates
Improved treatment of COVID-19 is reducing mortality rates among those hospitalized for the infection, but experts caution the virus remains dangerous.
OCR Settlement Underscores Importance of Providing Patients with Timely Access to Medical Records
A recent settlement issued by the Office for Civil Rights highlights the importance of adhering to HIPAA’s Right of Access Initiative, a directive requiring covered entities to provide patients, upon request, with timely access to their protected health information.
Federal Agencies Issue Advisory on Escalation of Ransomware Attacks Against Hospitals
Federal agencies warn of a spike in ransomware targeting hospitals and other healthcare organizations, and at least one health system in New York – St. Lawrence Health System – has reported an attack during this recent burst of cybercrimes.
FDA Approves Veklury for Treatment of COVID-19 Patients Who Meet Certain Criteria
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the antiviral drug remdesivir, sold as Veklury, to treat COVID-19 patients who meet specific criteria.