The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) today announced a contract to develop an inactivated vaccine candidate to prevent the Zika virus infection and thereby the associated devastating birth defects. Inactivated vaccines have been shown to be safe and effective when given to ...
First spotted in January, security firm Trend Micro has seen an increase this month in the ransomware’s distribution campaign. Powered by WPeMatico
Called five.eight, the accelerator seeks to fund 10 companies that can improve quality and access in the developing world. Powered by WPeMatico
The survey of 1,300 physicians found that 85 percent believe digital health tools hold at least some capacity to improve care while other appealing aspects include medication adherence and reducing burnout among doctors. Powered by WPeMatico
USC’s Keck and Norris Hospital restored data within days of the incident and did not pay a ransom, an official said. Powered by WPeMatico
The case, which also includes Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, stems from lost backup tapes housing protected health information, the Office for Civil Rights said. Powered by WPeMatico
Care New England Health System (CNE), on behalf of each of the covered entities under its common ownership or control, has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules. The settlement includes a monetary payment of $400,000 and a comprehensive corrective action plan. ...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) today announced new quality and safety standards aimed at providing for higher quality care and safer environments for millions of children, including our youngest learners. The rule, which implements bipartisan legislation signed by President Obama in 2014, sets higher standards for ...
Unknown malware attacks have increased nine-fold from 2015, driven primarily by employees who accidentally install malicious software onto their company’s network – at a rate of every four-seconds, according to a recent Check Point report. Powered by WPeMatico
Mental health and substance abuse programs across the country will share $44.5 million for training programs aimed at increasing the number of mental health providers and substance abuse counselors. Powered by WPeMatico
