HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Penalties for HIPAA violations can be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. In addition to financial penalties, covered entities are required to adopt a corrective action plan to bring policies and procedures up to the standards demanded by HIPAA. .

HIPAA 122

HIPAA Compliance Hospitals COVID-19 122

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. That’s more than any other year to date apart from 2015 when Anthem Inc reported its 78.8 The Biggest HIPAA Breaches of 2022. Million Records.

HIPAA 79

HIPAA Ransomware Health Insurance Compliance 79

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2023

Individuals whose Social Security number, credit card/debit card information, financial account information, passport or driver’s license number was compromised have been offered free credit monitoring and identity restoration services. All affected clients and employees have been notified by mail if they were affected.

Licensing 90

Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance Hospitals 90

MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. Licensing and credentialing were introduced to regulate healthcare professionals and ensure minimum standards of care. Compliance in healthcare began to encompass billing, fraud, and abuse prevention.

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Telemedicine ACA 52

HIPAA Journal

JULY 27, 2023

The stolen information included names, addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, government identification ID numbers, driver’s license numbers, payment/financial institution information, health insurance providers, medical treatment information, medical diagnoses, medications, medical images, and lab test results.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Fraud Licensing Health Insurance 52

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 9, 2022

The investigation confirmed that an unauthorized individual gained access to a server that housed patient information such as names, contact information, birth dates, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, limited health information, and/or health insurance policy numbers.

Electronic Medical Records 113

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 113

MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Licensing and credentialing were introduced to regulate healthcare professionals and ensure minimum standards of care. Clinical & Administrative Departments Adheres to regulations and guidelines within their specific licensing boards and department policies and procedures.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Officers Licensing Regulatory Compliance 52