HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 17, 2022

RAA said suspicious activity was detected within its environment in August 2021. The forensic investigation confirmed that unauthorized individuals had access to certain systems between July 22, 2021, and August 3, 2021, and copied files from its network that contained patient data.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

According to the May 22, 2023, breach notice, the incidents occurred in 2021. PVOC discovered on March 3, 2022, that malware had been installed on the servers of the vendors between November 13, 2021, and November 15, 2021. The group says files are being prepared for publication.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 13, 2022

The email accounts were discovered to have been compromised between December 6, 2021, and January 3, 2022. The post Resources for Human Development, WellStar Health & Central Vermont Eye Care Announce Data Breaches appeared first on HIPAA Journal. No other systems were compromised.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 25, 2022

According to the notification letters, the attack was detected on November 24, 2021, when files on its systems were encrypted. The post SAC Health Theft Incident and Multiple Ransomware Attacks Reported appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 8, 2022

Advanced Medical Practice Management Sends Notification Letters About July 2021 Cyberattack and Data Theft Incident. AMPM identified suspicious activity related to files within its IT environment on August 5, 2021, and immediately secured its network.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 23, 2023

Apria was alerted about unauthorized access to some of its systems on September 1, 2021. The investigation confirmed its systems were accessed by an unauthorized individual between April 5, 2019, and May 7, 2019, and again from August 27, 2021, to October 10, 2021. Million Individuals appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Last month, HIPAA Journal reported that 13 providers of anesthesia services to hospitals had been affected by the breach. On or around December 4, 2021, unauthorized individuals gained access to the platform and potentially obtained patient information. At least five more healthcare providers are now known to have been affected.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 12, 2022

WNJ identified suspicious network activity on October 22, 2021. A review of the affected email accounts revealed they contained patient data such as names, client health insurance information, Medicaid information, Social Security numbers, and limited information related to services received at Living Innovations.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2022

According to the breach notice, a presentation was emailed to the DHS Children’s Long-Term Support Council in April 2021 that contained protected health information. DHS said the breach affected 12,358 Wisconsin Medicaid members, who have now been notified and offered complimentary 12-month memberships to a credit monitoring service.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

On November 5, 2021, the email accounts of two employees of Adelanto Healthcare Ventures (AHCV) were accessed by an unauthorized individual. Luke’s Health Reports Third Party Data Breach appeared first on HIPAA Journal. Luke’s Health was notified about the breach on September 1, 2022. The post St.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 29, 2022

With a shortage of physicians to address the growing need for care, a lack of providers who accept Medicaid, and access issues due to transportation or office hour challenges, healthcare organizations are looking to technology to help bridge the gap. Addressing the increasing need for behavioral health services is a nationwide challenge.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Data compiled by HIPAA Journal from breach reports submitted to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) show the number of data breaches reported by HIPAA-regulated entities continues to increase every year. 2021 saw 714 data breaches of 500 or more records reported to the OCR – an 11% increase from the previous year.

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This article addresses how to track telehealth policies while addressing HIPAA compliance and mobile device management as the United States enters into a post-pandemic era. What Additional Information Should I Know for Compliance?

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YouCompli

JUNE 29, 2022

To stay current on interstate telemedicine licensing requirements, compliance officers should set monthly or quarterly monitoring reminders to ensure they are up to date. Multi-state licensing, especially when delivered via telehealth, allows these patients to have access to medical and behavioral health care.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 31, 2022

However, traditional healthcare players, subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), may also find themselves innovating in this space (and grappling with how to stand up a HIPAA compliance program in the metaverse). How healthcare providers are licensed in the metaverse is also an open question.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Early on in the pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) extended telehealth waivers that helped bring virtual care services into the mainstream. From that point forward, all health systems will need to have a HIPAA-compliant solution at the ready.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The investigation confirmed that several employee email accounts had been accessed by an unknown actor between November 4, 2021, and February 14, 2022. The post Email Breaches Reported by Cardiac Imaging Associates & Centerstone of Tennessee appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance Medicaid 78

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. Governor Hutchinson Announces Expansion To Rural Health Services With ARHOME Medicaid Program. Hospitals in Mississippi risk closure, and state officials debate Medicaid expansion. Company accused of selling health insurance without license in Mississippi.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 2, 2023

The settlements pursued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) are for egregious violations of HIPAA Rules. Settlements are also pursued to highlight common HIPAA violations to raise awareness of the need to comply with specific aspects of HIPAA Rules. Are Data Breaches HIPAA Violations?

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

License wait times reach crisis levels for healthcare workers. Senators look to address privacy, new technology in renewed push to modernize HIPAA. Kaiser sees net income top $8B in 2021, operating income fall sharply. Colorado mental health professionals incensed after Medicaid forum that was intended to clear the air.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Senators Seek HHS Update to HIPAA, FBI Warns About Legacy Devices. Aspen U surrenders nursing program license. Aspen University in Phoenix surrenders nursing program license, failing to meet NCLEX first-time pass rate. A federal judge schedules a hearing on Florida’s Medicaid transgender rule. MISSISSIPPI.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

settlement over data breaches that violated HIPAA: HHS Madera hospital CEO offered job, $150K check. million in federal funding Dignity Health – Memorial Hospital awarded Primary Heart Attack Center Certification Kaiser trash inspections end in $49M settlement L.A. Care must pay $1.3M Was it meant to ‘improperly influence’ her?

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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.

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

HHS Seeks Input on Critical HIPAA Enforcement Considerations. Florida’s BayCare Health System and Hospital Affiliates Agree to Pay $20 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Impermissible Medicaid Donations. Illinois lawmakers OK bill to drive $700M into Medicaid-funded nursing homes to boost care.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

NATIONAL 94% of Organizations Experienced a Cyberattack in 2022 AHA blog: Strengthening crisis management in rural health care Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency Cancer drug shortages are creating dire circumstances for some patients CMS Releases FY24 IPPS Proposed Rule, Seeks to Boost Rates by 2.8%

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

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Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

Francis Hospital-Interquest Progresses In Colorado Colorado’s wealthiest hospitals favored in $1.2 in Indiana aging-in-place work. nursing home Massachusetts hospitals spent $1.5B in Indiana aging-in-place work. nursing home Massachusetts hospitals spent $1.5B in Indiana aging-in-place work.

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Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The second rule, issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (the “CMS Rule”), will require healthcare workers at facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid to be fully vaccinated. The CMS Rule is effective immediately upon publication, November 5, 2021, though CMS will accept public comment until January 4, 2022.

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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.

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