Data Breaches Announced by Watsonville Community Hospital & Palomar Health Medical Group – The HIPAA Journal
Healthcare data breaches can trigger HIPAA notification requirements and vendor risk concerns that affect patient trust and bottom line; this article highlights what happened and what breaches might mean for covered entities and business associates.
Akumin Agrees to Pay $1.5 Million to Settle Class action Data Breach Lawsuit – The HIPAA Journal
The settlement demonstrates that even typically non-healthcare companies can face HIPAA-related liability and class-action exposure after a data breach, underscoring the importance of proactive security and breach response planning for business leaders.
River City Eye Care Data Breach Affects PII and PHI – Claim Depot
The breach affects personal and health information, emphasizing how even smaller providers face HIPAA compliance risks and the potential costs of breach notification and remediation for businesses that handle protected data.
The HIPAA E-Tool Educates Businesses on the Importance of HIPAA Training and Compliance Software – The Globe and Mail
This piece highlights how HIPAA training and compliance software can help organizations improve data handling, privacy awareness, and breach response readiness—useful context for decision-makers evaluating security investments.
Assessing The Future Of The HIPAA Reproductive Health Rule – Law360
The article outlines potential regulatory changes affecting HIPAA in reproductive health data and how businesses should prepare for evolving privacy requirements and enforcement trends.