Current News
The 005010 update process is upon us. For step by step instructions on how to proceed, please read this guide in its entirety.
Nov 18, 2011
IPv6 day is Wednesday, June 8th. The internet is undergoing a transition from an older data transition method IPv4 to IPv6.
May 24, 2011
A new strain of fake alert has been spotted that goes by the name of "Windows Recovery". In addition to the usual host of features this copy of fake alert also marks all files on the computer as hidden and disables all items on your desktop.
May 13, 2011
The General Hospital Corporation and Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc. (Mass General) pays $1,000,000 to settle HIPAA violations
Feb 24, 2011
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has fined Cignet Health of Prince George's County, Md., $4.3 million, in what officials say is the first civil money penalty (CMP) issued for a covered entity's violations of the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Feb 22, 2011
The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) has begun to notify nearly 1.7 million patients and hospital staff, as well as the employees of vendors, contractors, and others about a recent reported theft of electronic files that contained their personal or protected health information (PHI).
Feb 14, 2011
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has issued an interim final rule to strengthen enforcement and increase penalties for violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, known as HIPAA.
Nov 2, 2009
WASHINGTON – The Department of Health and Human Services has levied a $100,000 fine on Seattle-based Providence Health and Services for alleged violations of HIPAA Rules.
Jul 17, 2008