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Build a HIPAA-Compliant WordPress Site in 6 Steps
HIPAA Insider
November 06, 2025
A HIPAA-compliant website… without the headache by HIPAA Vault
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Users get end-to-end encryption, secure backups, a Business Associate Agreement (BAA), and 24/7 support. Whether you’re starting fresh or migrating an existing site, HIPAA Vault handles the heavy lifting—so you don’t need to be a tech wizard to stay compliant.
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Building a compliant healthcare site shouldn’t require a PhD in cybersecurity—this guide keeps it simple, secure, and stress-free.
Industry News Roundup
Ransomware’s shrinking payday
Only 23% of ransomware victims paid up in Q3, 2025—the lowest ever recorded, per new data from ransomware response firm Coveware. It’s a steep decline from the 85% payment rate in 2019, and it’s wreaking havoc on hackers’ business models.
Big businesses, facing targeted attacks, are increasingly refusing to pay, forcing ransomware gangs to focus on volume: more attacks on smaller companies that are easier to breach but less lucrative. Still, average ransom payments dropped 66% this quarter to $376,941.
Even the cybercriminal playbook is evolving. Data theft now features in 76% of attacks, and some groups are skipping encryption altogether. But extortion-only tactics are backfiring—just 19% of those victims paid, as trust in hackers' promises hits new lows.
The next move? Hackers are getting personal. Coveware flagged multiple incidents of insiders being bribed to hand over remote access. One group, Medusa, offered an employee 15% of the ransom if they opened the door.
Want to see how hackers are pivoting like a startup in crisis? Get the full story.
NextGen’s $19M ransomware reckoning
NextGen Healthcare has agreed to a proposed $19.3 million settlement over a 2023 ransomware attack that exposed sensitive data of more than 1 million people. The breach—actually one of two the company suffered in early 2023—led to a flurry of lawsuits now consolidated into a class action.
Plaintiffs accused NextGen of failing to secure patient data, despite knowing its systems were vulnerable after the first attack. The settlement fund will cover everything from legal fees to identity protection services and cash payments—$50 for most, or up to $7,500 for documented damages.
The court still needs to sign off, but the offer also includes credit monitoring and even higher compensation for California residents. Notably, a judge allowed key claims—like breach of fiduciary duty and privacy violations—to proceed, setting an important precedent for healthcare data cases.
Curious how a healthcare data breach turned into a multi-million dollar courtroom saga? Read more here.
A 10-million-patient wake-up call
A massive data breach at Conduent Business Solutions has compromised the health information of over 10.5 million patients, making it the largest healthcare breach of 2025—and the 8th largest ever. Conduent, a back-office vendor for healthcare and government agencies, revealed that attackers had access to its systems for nearly three months before being detected in January.
Clients impacted include Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Texas and Montana, Humana, Premera Blue Cross, and state agencies in Wisconsin and Oklahoma. The stolen data spans everything from Social Security numbers to treatment records.
And here’s the kicker: Conduent has reportedly not offered affected individuals any credit monitoring or ID protection services—despite incurring $25 million in breach-related costs (some of which will be covered by cyber insurance).
When your back-office vendor drops the ball, 10 million patients feel it—**and the full story is just getting started
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