HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The medical device manufacturer Electromed has proposed a $850,000 settlement to resolve claims related to a June 2021 ransomware attack and data breach involving the protected health information of 47,200 individuals.

Ransomware 81

Ransomware Fraud Licensing Health Insurance 81

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Michigan law firm, Warner Norcross and Judd LLP, has issued notification letters to 255,160 individuals advising them about an October 2021 security breach in which files containing their personal and protected health information were potentially accessed and exfiltrated from its systems.

Fraud 94

Fraud Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 94

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).

HIPAA 99

HIPAA Ransomware Malpractice Health Insurance 99

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2022

The forensic investigation revealed the email accounts were accessed by unauthorized individuals between April 7, 2021, and June 2, 2021. AHA provided notice about the attack on January 6, 2021. UMC was a victim of a REvil ransomware attack in June 2021 that resulted in the theft of the protected health information of 1.3

Health Insurance 104

Health Insurance Licensing Ransomware Fraud 104

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Michigan law firm, Warner Norcross and Judd LLP, has issued notification letters to 255,160 individuals advising them about an October 2021 security breach in which files containing their personal and protected health information were potentially accessed and exfiltrated from its systems.

Fraud 69

Fraud Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 69

HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 14, 2022

2021 saw 714 data breaches of 500 or more records reported to the OCR – an 11% increase from the previous year. Large health systems store millions of patient records and even relatively small healthcare providers may store the records of hundreds of thousands of patients. How do Hackers Make Money from Stolen Medical Data?

Ransomware 108

Ransomware HIPAA Health Insurance Hospitals 108

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

million patients and health plan members. OneTouch Point – Ransomware Attack Involving 4.11 Hackers had gained access to its network and used ransomware to encrypt files, with that information also potentially stolen in the attack. Professional Finance Company – Ransomware Attack Involving 1.92 Million Records.

HIPAA 79

HIPAA Ransomware Health Insurance Compliance 79

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 24, 2023

million records in 2021 to 51.9 The theft of protected health information places patients and health plan members at risk of identity theft and fraud, but by far the biggest concern is the threat to patient safety. Scripps Health suffered a data breach of 1.2 million records in 2021 due to a ransomware attack.

Ransomware 113

Ransomware HIPAA Hospitals Fraud 113

HIPAA Journal

MAY 18, 2023

Larger healthcare providers may temporarily divert ambulances and cancel some appointments following a ransomware attack but do not typically halt operations, but smaller healthcare providers may be left with little alternative. That information related to patients who had received healthcare services between March 2012 and November 2022.

Ransomware 70

Ransomware Fraud HIPAA Health Insurance 70

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The attack exposed the protected health information of 542,776 current and former Wolfe Clinic patients. Wolfe Clinic used the myCare Integrity medical records platform, which was accessed by an unauthorized party on or around December 4, 2021, who deleted databases and system configuration files.

Electronic Medical Records 73

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud HIPAA 73

Compliancy Group

JANUARY 25, 2022

With at least six weeks before final numbers are in, the Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Breach Reporting Tool website is reporting 713 major healthcare data breaches in 2021, an increase of more than 7.5 By the Numbers: Major Healthcare Data Breaches Increase in 2021. million records in 2021.

HIPAA 98

HIPAA Ransomware Governance Fraud 98

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 27, 2023

Des Plaines, IL-based Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, one of the largest providers of social services in the state, has announced that its systems were compromised and ransomware was used to encrypt files. Both healthcare organizations were recently added to the data leak site of the BlackCat ransomware group.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware HIPAA Fraud Hospitals 86

Compliancy Group

MAY 27, 2022

The law firm BakerHostetler published its annual Data Security Incident Response Report based on findings from 1,270 data security incidents managed by the firm in 2021. . 35% of healthcare breaches involved ransomware attacks, vs. 20% in 2020. 82% of ransomware attacks claimed to have removed data before encryption.

HIPAA 98

HIPAA Ransomware Compliance Hospitals 98

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

4 Health Systems Join Provider-Created Data Collective to Improve Care. Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. Colorado will provide free education to students for health care jobs as it tries to fill dire worker shortages. billion in profit in 2021. CONNECTICUT. NEW JERSEY.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

HIT Consultant

MAY 9, 2023

During the month of the breach, a cybercriminal was able to access various confidential files, including patient data such as names, contact details, treatments, diagnoses, patient account numbers, their dentist’s names as well as billing details and health insurance data. As a result, patients feared an increased risk of fraud.

Ransomware 95

Ransomware Fraud Health Insurance HIPAA 95

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 1, 2023

The Albuquerque, NM-based health insurance provider, True Health New Mexico, has proposed a settlement to resolve claims related to a 2021 data breach that affected 62,983 members of its health plans.

Fraud 93

Fraud Ransomware Health Insurance HIPAA 93

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

UAMS, Arkansas Children’s Launch Program to Improve Mental Health Care for Children in Arkansas. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Dignity Health announces more than $119M in financial assistance awarded last year. New vice president named at Baptist Health Lexington.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

HIPAA Journal

MAY 18, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights is the main enforcer of HIPAA compliance; however, state Attorneys General also play a role in enforcing compliance with the Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 2022 New York EyeMed Vision Care $600,000 2.1 million 78.8

HIPAA 94

HIPAA Compliance Ransomware Hospitals 94

Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

HHS Secretary Outlines FY 2023 Mental Health Investments at Senate Hearing. HHS Issues Warning to HPH Sector about Hive Ransomware. million in ARP funds to train health workers in local communities. Patient generated data can be a key factor in reducing health inequity. HHS is giving $226.5 payment increase in 2023.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Oscar Health To Exit Colorado, Arkansas. Prism pays $650K to settle Medi-Cal fraud claims filed in San Diego. Synergy Health Partners Acquires SoCal Anesthesia Solutions, Inc. Newsom Proposes $125M Package To Expand Access To Reproductive Health Care In California. Covid-19 continues climbing in state. CALIFORNIA.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow. CISA warns of ransomware threat targeting healthcare, medical organizations. Stockton Doctor and Medical Practice Agree to Pay Nearly $2 Million to Resolve Allegations of Health Care Fraud. UC San Diego Health names new CIO.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

health dept. Vincent discord reignites after hospital revokes doctors’ privileges New Mexicans to Know: Army veteran Nancy Parson brings passion for health care to Las Cruces Army veteran Nancy Parson brings passion for health care to Las Cruces Missed deadlines lead to $11.5M processed 1.5

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Chicago hospitals working to address health disparities land state funding. CommonSpirit Health confirms ransomware attack. Indianapolis health care giant must face federal lawsuit alleging Medicare fraud. Indiana hospitals report losing about $3B since the start of 2021. McLaren St. What USPI did in Q3.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Rogers Behavioral Health opens first Colorado location in Arapahoe County. As RSV cases fill Colorado hospitals, health officials preparing for respiratory illness ‘trifecta’. Cost of health insurance on Colorado’s marketplace to rise 10% next year. Iowa health center replacing CEO after employee death.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M doctor talks importance of diversity in health care Illinois hospital CEO dismissed amid board investigation Illinois paid sick leave legislation heading to Gov.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 26, 2022

Alaska Public Health centers now have doses of the monkeypox vaccine. Alaska’s COVID ‘superstorm’ experience of 2021 offers lessons for future pandemics, study says. This young woman wants to Indigenize mental health care. The New 988 Mental Health Hotline Is Off To A Busy Start In Hawaii. Could it become monopolistic?

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

difficile Massachusetts health center notifies 10K patients of data breach Governor Healey weighs in on proposed western Massachusetts nursing home closures 4 hospitalized, 70 evacuated in carbon monoxide leak at Concord, Mass. nursing home Massachusetts hospitals spent $1.5B in Indiana aging-in-place work.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

JULY 8, 2022

Ransomware attack on finance company affects 600 hospitals, practices. Vendor Ransomware Attack Impacts 660 Healthcare Organizations. SCOTUS won’t hear challenge to health worker vaccine mandate. Lawmakers approve mental health counselor requirement for middle schools. Eskenazi Health expands summer internships for HBCUs.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

health-tech startup MemoryWell pivots, eyes new funding to roll out software for insurers Department of Veterans Affairs health system kicks off multiyear Greater Washington expansion Georgetown to open Southeast D.C.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

million into USF Health’s new nursing simulation lab UF Health to open ER in former Lake County CVS Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $200M Health Care Fraud Scheme Florida joins 3 other states in adopting new, paid maternity leave for state workers GEORGIA Albany nonprofit addresses medical debt with D.C.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 28, 2022

Number of Arizona inpatients with COVID up by nearly 50% since end of 2021. Banner Health expects hospitalizations to peak in mid-February from recent omicron surge. Arkansas health officials ask state for $400M to cover increased Medicaid costs. Arkansas health officials weigh in on mask debate, warn of fake masks.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

APRIL 7, 2023

workers were laid off in Q1 Fast closures of nursing homes in Massachusetts raise alarms and worry over patients Former executives at Billerica lead poisoning test maker facing federal charges Lawmakers eye reforms to Health Policy Commission oversight Mass. has one of the highest rates avoidable hospital visits in U.S. on revenue of $2.1B

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

MARCH 11, 2022

FBI sounds alarm on ransomware group targeting US organizations. Virus hospitalizations at lowest point in Alabama since 2021. AdventHealth’s operating income nears $1B in 2021. Florida health system CEO resigns. New rule lets low-income people in Kansas, Missouri keep shopping for health insurance.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40