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Settlement Agreed with Florida Children’s Health Insurance Website Contractor to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

HIPAA Journal

It is unacceptable for an organization to fail to do the due diligence to keep software applications updated and secure and thereby compromise the data of thousands of children,” said Special Agent in Charge Omar Pérez Aybar of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG).

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Healthcare Data Breach Statistics

HIPAA Journal

These data highlight the importance of securing the supply chain, conducting due diligence on vendors before their products and services are used, and monitoring existing vendors for HIPAA Security Rule compliance and cybersecurity. million records in breaches at healthcare providers. 35,000 Settlement 2009 CVS Pharmacy Inc.

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HCSC Acquires Cigna’s Medicare Businesses and CareAllies

Innovaare Compliance

The company first entered the Medicare Advantage space in 2012 but has faced challenges, including regulatory changes and unfavourable cost trends. The sale allows Cigna to concentrate on its core business in employer-sponsored plans, which is expected to grow due to the U.S. economic recovery.

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HCSC Acquires Cigna’s Medicare Businesses and CareAllies

Innovaare Compliance

The company first entered the Medicare Advantage space in 2012 but has faced challenges, including regulatory changes and unfavourable cost trends. The sale allows Cigna to concentrate on its core business in employer-sponsored plans, which is expected to grow due to the U.S. economic recovery.