Paubox Weekly: Introducing HIPAA compliant texting by Paubox

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1. Introducing HIPAA compliant texting by Paubox

Introducing Paubox Texting - HIPAA compliant texting for patient engagement that doesn't require recipients to download 3rd-party applications or use passcode-protected portals.

What was said: "We took our approach to encrypted email and applied it to encrypted texting," says Paubox CEO Hoala Greevy.

Why it matters: You can now send HIPAA compliant text messages straight to your recipients' mobile devices.

Personalize text messages with PHI

2. ViVE 2024 Los Angeles - Paubox Texting API is live

The ViVE conference bills itself as the go-to destination where digital healthcare execs get business done.

Why it matters: We did two dozen demos of Paubox Texting API, our new solution for HIPAA compliant texting.

We announced the winner of the Blanton's Bourbon giveaway with a HIPAA compliant text message

3. Blackcat ransomware gang behind ongoing Change Healthcare disruption

Blackcat is allegedly behind the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that has disrupted healthcare operations and patient care nationwide since Feb. 21.

What happened: Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, experienced a cyberattack leading to system outages for the ninth consecutive day.

"...an attack on the entire healthcare sector.”

4. HHS announces second-ever settlement following a ransomware attack

The HHS announced a settlement for a ransomware cyber attack. This is only the second-ever settlement case for ransomware attacks.

Why it matters: The case shows that the HHS is beginning to hold healthcare organizations responsible for preventing attacks and breaches.

A $40,000 settlement and corrective action plan

5. Paubox customers: Paubox Zoom social mixer (February 2024)

The Paubox Zoom social mixer was a roundtable discussion about Paubox Texting, tips on combatting phishing emails, the fallout from the Change Healthcare hack, Paubox Forms, and more.

What happened: This month's mixer focused on Paubox Texting. Paubox CEO Hoala Greevy kicked things off with a live demo, sending text messages to attendees.

Our top takeaways

Community links

• Going Local: Tech Innovation for Lower Income Communities - ViVE 2024 Los Angeles. Link
• ViVE 2024 Los Angeles - "Wanna see something new?" Link
• Paubox Texting API early adopters - ViVE 2024 Los Angeles. Link
• GAO releases recommendations to prevent ransomware attacks. Link
• U.S. House launches bipartisan AI task force. Link
• Global law enforcement attempts takedown of LockBit ransom group. Link
• How smart contracts can automate cybersecurity. Link
• Do appointment reminder emails need to be HIPAA compliant? Link
• What is patch management? Link
• FAQs: All about HIPAA and social media. Link
• Is Google's AI Gemini HIPAA compliant? Link
• What is a remote block list? Link

Good reads from around the web

• OpenAI accuses NYT of hacking ChatGPT to set up copyright suit. Link
• HHS OCR tells congress it needs more funding for HIPAA work. Link
• HHS privacy rules for addiction treatment may add headache for providers. Link
• Recent cyber attacks, ransomware trends and cybersecurity threats for doctors with Charles Aunger. Link
• Who’s behind cyber attacks? Link

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