Compliancy Group

JANUARY 18, 2022

Hacking, phishing attacks, and ransomware can effectively cripple your business and cost you resources and reputation. But the best tool to prevent small practice cybercrime can be as basic as having a truly effective HIPAA compliance strategy. More Ways HIPAA Compliance Helps Prevent Small Practice Cybercrime.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The following is a guest article by Dotty Bollinger, JD, Healthcare Compliance Consultant, Compliancy Group The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reached a settlement with Doctors’ Management Services after the healthcare vendor succumbed to a ransomware attack.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 22, 2024

The duration of HIPAA training varies depending on the specific needs and roles of the individuals being trained, but for healthcare staff undergoing annual HIPAA refresher training, it typically takes about 90 minutes to complete. A typical HIPAA training course covers essential topics to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As 2022 unfolds, the security and compliance threats to organizations and healthcare practices look a lot like a repeat of 2021: more ransomware threats, recycling old scams and finding new flaws to exploit. . 2022 Security and Compliance Tips, Threats, and Trends – Ransomware on Repeat, Questionable QRs. We can help!

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Healthcare It News

MAY 13, 2024

The Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center issued a threat alert Friday about the Russia-backed ransomware group Black Basta, warning of its accelerated attempted attacks against the healthcare sector. "It is recommended that this alert be reviewed with high urgency and the recommended technical mitigations be put in place.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 29, 2022

One of the trendy marketing terms being used by equipment and service providers in the security space is “HIPAA Compliant Environment.” But security and compliance are not the same things. HIPAA Compliant Environment or a Culture of Compliance – Super Security Kryptonite. Compliancy Group can help! Learn More! ×

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 13, 2024

Investigation Focuses on HIPAA Compliance The OCR enforces the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules. However, the agency reminds them of their obligations under HIPAA, including: Maintaining valid business associate agreements with Change Healthcare.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

HIPAA Journal is conducting interviews with healthcare professionals and service providers to find out more about their compliance journeys, how the HIPAA Rules have affected their working lives, and the successes and challenges they have faced with HIPAA compliance. What was your first position?

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

To many people’s surprise, the vibrant city of Dallas has recently descended into chaos as it grapples with the aftermath of a treacherous ransomware attack. As stated by HHS spokesperson Gabriela Sibori in an email response, an investigation is done with “every large breach reported by a HIPAA regulated entity.” Please Wait.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Seymour, IN-based Schneck Medical Center has settled a lawsuit with the Indiana attorney general, Todd Rokita, over a 2021 ransomware attack and data breach that affected 89,707 Indiana residents. The post Schneck Medical Center Settles HIPAA Lawsuit with Indiana AG appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

It has been another bad year for healthcare data breaches, with some of the biggest HIPAA breaches of 2022 resulting in the impermissible disclosure of well over a million records. The Biggest HIPAA Breaches of 2022. The 12 biggest HIPAA breaches of 2022 affected almost 22.66 OneTouch Point – Ransomware Attack Involving 4.11

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Ransomware attacks continue to plague the healthcare industry. Recently, cybersecurity firm Trend Micro conducted a study to investigate the impact ransomware attacks are having on healthcare organizations. Trend Micro reports that 25% of all data breaches now involve ransomware.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 30, 2023

The National HIPAA Summit is the leading forum on healthcare EDI, privacy, breach notification, confidentiality, data security, and HIPAA compliance, and the deadline for registration for the Virtual 40th National HIPAA Summit is fast approaching.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 14, 2023

New York has already set aside $500 million for compliance efforts that hospitals across the state can apply to receive a share of. According to a press release published by the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR), ransomware and hacking are healthcare’s primary cyberthreats.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2023

The following is a guest article by Chad Peterson, Managing Director at NetSPI As ransomware attacks become more sophisticated, healthcare organizations have become desirable targets due to the valuable data shared across medical records and the constant need for service availability.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 25, 2023

Paubox is HIPAA compliant and as an email encryption solution supports HIPAA compliance and can be used by Covered Entities and Business Associates to communicate Protected Health Information in emails without violating the standards of the HIPAA Privacy or Security Rules. What are the HIPAA Email Requirements?

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the paper, the HHS indicated it will be adopting a carrot-and-stick approach by developing voluntary Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector Cybersecurity Goals (CPGs) that consist of cybersecurity measures that will have the greatest impact on security along with an update to the HIPAA Security Rule to add new cybersecurity requirements.

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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This includes assisting businesses that need to maintain regulatory compliance with guidelines affecting their industry. With the right planning and questions, businesses can establish a relationship with a managed service provider (MSP) offering HIPAA Cloud Hosting services. HIPAA compliance and cloud computing.

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Med-Net Compliance

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The second largest nonprofit hospital chain in the United States has confirmed that it has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. The hospital chain said that upon discovering the ransomware attack they took immediate steps to protect their systems, contain the incident, begin an investigation, and ensure continuity of care.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

A ransomware hack of Morley Companies Inc. The provider of business process outsourcing and meeting solutions to dozens of Fortune 500 companies revealed the ransomware hacking incident in a filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General and a post on their website. Details of Morley Companies Ransomware Hack. Learn More!

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 29, 2022

Eye Care’s myCare Integrity solution was hacked via a ransomware attack on December 4, 2021. . Let’s Simplify Compliance Cybersecurity and HIPAA go hand-in-hand. × HIPAA Compliance Simplified. The post Eye Care Leaders Breach: Ransomware Attack Claims New Victims appeared first on Compliancy Group.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

All HIPAA covered entities must familiarize themselves with the HIPAA breach notification requirements and develop a breach response plan that can be implemented as soon as a breach of unsecured protected health information (PHI) is discovered. Summary of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2023

A New York law firm that suffered a LockBit ransomware attack has agreed to pay a financial penalty of $200,000 to the New York Attorney General to resolve alleged violations of New York General Business Law and the Privacy and Security Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Med-Net Compliance

JULY 12, 2022

A ransomware attack on a finance company has affected more than 600 healthcare organizations. On February 26, 2022, the company detected and stopped a sophisticated ransomware attack in which an unauthorized third party accessed and disabled some of their computer systems. Update as new information becomes available.

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JUNE 28, 2023

You may have been wondering if this means you’ll have to do something about “HIPAA”. This means you need to be HIPAA compliant as an employer. HIPAA compliance means having a plan. Here are three common pitfalls to look out for in your HIPAA Compliance Plan: 1.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights settled thirteen cases with healthcare organizations for potential HIPAA violations. 2023 OCR Fines: Who and Why In 2023, the HHS OCR settled cases with eight covered entities and four business associates for potential HIPAA violations.

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HealthIT Answers

JUNE 26, 2023

By Art Gross - Recent research conducted by Arete and Cyentia Institute sheds light on the ransomware landscape within the healthcare sector. The post Enhancing Ransomware Defense appeared first on Health IT Answers. The study reveals that healthcare organizations are more likely to pay ransoms than other industries.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

2021 has been a tough year for the healthcare industry with huge numbers of data breaches occurring and vast numbers of healthcare records exposed as hackers stepped up their attacks on healthcare providers and ransomware actors ran riot. Lessons and Examples from 2021’s HIPAA Breaches and Fines. Host: Compliancy Group.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 8, 2024

HIPAA fines are issued for various reasons and are usually the result of a settlement to end an Office for Civil Rights (OCR) investigation. In 2023, OCR settled thirteen cases with healthcare organizations for potential HIPAA violations. UHIC agreed to an $80,000 settlement and corrective action plan to resolve the investigation.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 24, 2022

A relatively new data extortion and ransomware gang known as Daixin team is actively targeting U.S. Daixin Team first appeared on the radar in June 2022, with the group predominantly conducting data extortion and ransomware attacks on organizations in the health and public health sector (HPH).

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Med-Net Compliance

JUNE 30, 2022

A medical center in Arizona announced it was the victim of a ransomware attack in which the attackers obtained the protected health information [PHI] of approximately 700,000 current and former patients. Discussion Points: Review policies and procedures related to HIPAA, PHI, the Privacy Rule, and data integrity.

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JUNE 21, 2022

It was recently reported that over 42% of ransomware attacks in Q2 of 2021 involved phishing. Luckily, if you’ve structured your organization’s policies and procedures around the HIPAA Security Rule, much of this is already baked into the Security portion of your HIPAA compliance plan. HIPAA compliant.

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HealthIT Answers

JANUARY 13, 2024

The post Healthcare on High Alert: OCR’s First Ransomware Settlement appeared first on Health IT Answers. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights, recently finalized a $100,000 settlement with Doctors’ Management Services, a Massachusetts-based medical management company.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 11, 2022

Nearly Half of Healthcare Orgs Have No HIPAA Incident Response Plan for Cyberattacks. Despite the growing threat of cyberattacks such as phishing, hacking, and ransomware, 42 percent of surveyed healthcare organizations haven’t implemented a HIPAA incident response plan to address these vulnerabilities.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 28, 2023

Healthcare hacking incidents are increasing, there are new regulatory requirements and compliance initiatives due to Dobbs and Pixel use, and lawsuits against healthcare organizations over privacy violations are soaring. That surge has coincided with increases in ransom demands, paid ransoms, and ransomware recovery times.

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Health Care Performance

AUGUST 16, 2022

The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities and business associates to complete a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis, and to periodically update it. When investigating a breach, the OCR also reviews the organization’s compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. What’s your HIPAA breach risk tolerance?

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