Opioid Addicts Civil Rights
Julia Vann In October of last year, the Trump administration declared the opioid epidemic a national crisis. Just a few days ago, Trump added his signature to an executive order promising to crack down on the drug’s overuse and abuse. According to HIPAA Journal, “The Act will help strengthen the government’s response to the opioid […]
Anthem Settlement Reached
By Julia Vann After a major healthcare breach, Anthem has agreed to pay $16 million to OCR. Anthem is one of the second largest healthcare security firms in the U.S. It owns licenses for both Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. According to HIPAA, a hacker targeted Anthem resulting in a breach that lasted […]
Opioids Epidemic Continues
By Julia Vann Opioid drugs are well known for two things. They provide pain relief, but they are also incredibly addictive. While addiction is a terrible crisis, it is also an opportunity for drug companies and doctors to exploit. Addicted customers will keep buying, even if they no longer truly need the drug. According […]
Ransomware Affects Hernia Institute
By Julia Vann In the last few decades, technology has become far more prevalent. With that, so has malevolent hacking, particularly ransomware. When ransomware attacks a computer, it typically encrypts the files on it. To decrypt them, the user must pay the hacker for the keys. All the while, ransomware leaves user information vulnerable, […]
Peanut Allergy Epidemic
By Julia Vann Experts say that peanut allergies have almost become an epidemic among children. While peanuts have become the most dangerous allergy, food allergies in general have been on the rise. According to CNBC, there are about two children per classroom with food allergies. In addition, the frequency of food allergies in children has […]
Aspirin Use in Seniors
by Julia Vann A recent study suggests that the daily use of aspirin may adversely affect the health of older adults. “The clinical trial, which ran from 2010 to 2014 and included 19,114 individuals 70 years and older from the U.S. and Australia, found that a low daily dose of aspirin only marginally decreased […]
Cholesterol Drug Denied From Patients
By Julia Vann A new potentially life-saving drug has been developed for reducing cholesterol. The problem? Insurance companies are still hesitant about covering it. According to CNBC, the new class of drugs, PCSK9 inhibitors, have been linked to not only reduced cholesterol, but also reduced risk of both heart attack and strokes. For patients […]
Tropical Storm Michael Safety Protocol
By Julia Vann In the wake of the recent tropical storm Michael, OSHA is once again urging vigilance from both residents and cleanup crews living in the affected areas. Following a giant storm like that, it would feel like the danger has passed, but that is not always the case. There are plenty of […]
Regulation Update for Cal/OSHA
By Julia Vann Cal/OSHA has recently proposed an emergency update to a pre-existing regulation. It would require employers in California to electronically submit occupational injury and illness information to OSHA by December 31, 2018. The action was issue on October 10th, so hopefully it will get approved in time. The regulation itself only has […]
Program For OSHA
OSHA recently launched a new program to target establishments with higher risks of injury and illness. As such, the program gathers data submitted from employers to calculate the risk of injury and illness. Ultimately, it will target places with a higher risk of these issues. Under the new program, OSHA will provide inspections of employers […]
The Importance of Cybersecurity
By Julia Vann Ransomware attacks healthcare more than any other industry. According to HIPAA Journal, the healthcare industry faces 37% of all ransomware attacks. The second most targeted industry doesn’t even triple that with a whopping 11%. While overall ransomware attacks have gone down in the last couple of years, new reports from Beazley […]
Flu Vaccine Misconceptions
By Julia Vann With flu season approaching, it’s now more important than ever to get the flu vaccine. However, according CNBC, less and less people have been getting the flu shot every year. It’s time to look at the reasons why and the misconceptions associated with them. Misconception 1 A lot of people assume […]