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Another Resolution by DOJ Pursuant to its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative Highlights Continued Efforts to Hold Companies Accountable for Ensuring Data are Secured

Health Care Law Brief

In 2013, Jelly Bean contracted with the Florida Health Kids Corporation (“ FHKC ”)—a state-created entity that offers health and dental insurance for Florida children—to create, host, and maintain HealthyKids.org, where, in part, parents and others could apply for state Medicaid insurance coverage for eligible children.

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

HIPAA Journal

FHKC receives Medicaid funds and state funds for providing health insurance programs for children in Florida. FHKC contracted with Jelly Bean Communications Design on October 13, 2013, to provide web design, programming, and hosting services.

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What is a HIPAA Violation?

HIPAA Journal

Since the publication of the Final Omnibus Rule in 2013, Business Associates have had the same requirements as Covered Entities to comply with the Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules as found in 45 CFR Parts 160, 162, and 164. What are the 3 types of HIPAA violations?

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How HHS-OIG, Regulators Enforce Vendor Compliance

Provider Trust

Moon , for submitting claims while excluded from March 2006 through July 2013. In addition, the suit involved alleged submission of false claims for reimbursement to the Massachusetts Medicaid Agency. In January 2015, the OIG settled for $96,259 with a Minnesota Pharmacist, Joseph C. The defendants settled and paid $19.95

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Understanding Compliance for Healthcare Vendors

Provider Trust

Federal regulators such as the HHS-OIG, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and others have regulations and guidelines regarding the prohibition of reimbursements of federal healthcare dollars (Medicaid, Medicare, CHIPS, TriCare, and others) to excluded vendors.