In February 2024, an unexpected cyberattack at Change Healthcare exposed the personal data of nearly 200 million Americans, raising concerns about the security of healthcare information. Initially reported in October to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this breach has been
In February 2024, Change Healthcare encountered a massive ransomware attack, arguably the most significant healthcare data breach of the year. Initially estimating an impact on 100 million individuals, the company found out later that approximately 190 million people were affected. The magnitude of
Selecting the right healthcare marketing agency is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of a medical practice in today's highly competitive market. With the increasing importance of digital presence and patient engagement, choosing a marketing partner who can
In a significant advancement for privacy and data protection in healthcare marketing, Onspire Health Marketing has announced a novel collaboration with Freshpaint, aimed at creating privacy-first digital marketing solutions. This partnership is designed to bolster data security for medical
The Data Act, effective from January 11, 2024, with its general application commencing from September 12, 2025, is set to revolutionize the medical and health device sector within the European Union (EU). This landmark legislation aims to regulate access to and equitable use of data generated by
A significant cyberattack that occurred on May 8 targeting healthcare giant Ascension resulted in the exposure of medical data for 5.6 million customers. This incident, announced by the Maine attorney general’s office on December 20, underscores the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by the h
