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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Takeaways

Health Blawg

At the close of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a number of cybersecurity tips were published by OCR (the office within HHS that enforces HIPAA). Without further ado, here they are: Encryption: Encryption is the conversion of electronic data into an unreadable or coded form that is unreadable without a decryption key.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Takeaways

Health Blawg

At the close of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a number of cybersecurity tips were published by OCR (the office within HHS that enforces HIPAA). Without further ado, here they are: Encryption: Encryption is the conversion of electronic data into an unreadable or coded form that is unreadable without a decryption key.

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Hypertension Management: A Guide to Remote Patient Monitoring in 2024

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Here’s a closer look at its definition, risk factors, and the importance of monitoring: Definition and Classification Primary Hypertension: Develops over time with no identifiable cause. Data Security and Privacy Considerations Data security and patient privacy are paramount in the successful implementation of RPM systems.