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.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In October 2022, Urology of Greater Atlanta in Georgia reported a data breach to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights that had affected 79,795 patients. The intrusion was detected on September 5, 2022, and third-party computer specialists were engaged to investigate the nature and scope of the breach.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 24, 2022

The Conti gang favored targets in critical manufacturing, commercial facilities, and the food and agriculture sectors, LockBit most frequently attacked healthcare and public health, government facilities, and financial services, and REvil targeted healthcare and public health, financial services, and the information technology sectors.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The presentation was then forwarded by the Council to employees working for certain county government agencies and the presentation was posted to the DHS website as part of the meeting minutes. On August 5, 2022, Zomo Health discovered a spreadsheet was accessible on its website.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

million in losses were caused to federal government agencies, private companies, and individuals. He was sentenced to 4 years in jail on September 15, 2022. This coordinated action is a prime example of the commitment that HHS-OIG and our law enforcement partners have to defending the federal health care system against fraud.”.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 4, 2023

But with so many competing training programs — everything from HIPAA and regulatory compliance to handwashing and job-specific training — it’s difficult to break through the noise and gain traction. As organizations harden their security posture in response to specific threats, new threats emerge that companies may not be aware of.

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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 2, 2022

Therefore, a telehealth platform operating in all 50 states will, for example, need to comport with the laws governing corporate formation, provider licensure, scope of practice, and telehealth encounters in all 50 states. Were patients provided with appropriate consents, including a HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices?

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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). 4] CDRH Proposed Guidances for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY2022) | FDA. [5] 1, 2021).

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 3, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Information Security noted in a 2022 report on health sector cybersecurity, that threat actors continue to evolve and become more sophisticated and effective in their attacks. The Challenges to Meeting Compliance Regulations. Compliance with regulations is nothing new for the industry.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A 2022 report from the Commonwealth Fund U.S. Health Care from a Global Perspective, 2022: Accelerating Spending, Worsening Outcomes indicates that in 2021 the U.S. As more and more potential and real fraud, waste, and abuse was uncovered in the FFS arena, it was also discovered that patient outcomes were less than stellar.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Your telehealth platform should be secure in accordance with several laws, including the: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH); and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the HIPAA enforcement agency.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Among its objectives, the Act aims to address illegal and misleading online content, better protect Internet users from fraud, and provide more control over what personal data is collected and how it is used. The Digital Services Act is a new EU law that updates the existing EU Electronic Commerce Directive.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

While it is important to carefully consider the most effective methods of providing care and the intended purpose behind various reimbursement, privacy, and fraud and abuse regulations, it is also clear that healthcare delivery has always and continues to evolve, and the regulatory framework needs to do the same.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A 2022 report from the Commonwealth Fund U.S. Health Care from a Global Perspective, 2022: Accelerating Spending, Worsening Outcomes indicates that in 2021 the U.S. As more and more potential and real fraud, waste, and abuse was uncovered in the FFS arena, it was also discovered that patient outcomes were less than stellar.

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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 This is the second-largest number of records reported breached on the government site since 2015. million individuals.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Healthcare Merger and Acquisition Activity Generates $19B in Q2 2022. cancer, cardio lab fraud. Eric Holder’s wife accused of major HIPAA ‘breach’ by her former women’s health practice. OCR fines 11 healthcare orgs for HIPAA right-of-access cases. HHS orders additional 2.5

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 24, 2023

The team’s roles are to investigate and audit the Department’s operations to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the Department, and also to audit and investigate potential crimes against the Department. Subsequent Acts of Congress increased the OIG’s regulatory authority to prevent crimes against the Department.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 18, 2022

According to the breach report sent to the HHS on October 3, 2022, unauthorized individuals gained access to its email environment which contained patient information. Suspicious email account activity was detected on June 1, 2022, and immediate action was taken to secure the account. Eventus WholeHealth Announces Email Account Breach.

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Fraud HIPAA Health Insurance Governance 93

Health Law RX

JULY 18, 2023

The CMP Final Rule also addresses enforcement and CMPs for fraud, false claims, or similar conduct in HHS grants, contracts, and other agreements, which are not addressed in this article. As context, between 2015 and 2022, the DOJ reported FCA settlements with health IT vendors in an amount exceeding $500 million.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

to settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No. 1 CMS final rule boosts Medicare hospice payments by 3.1% To Address SDOH Needs U.S. sues UnitedHealth over ‘thousands’ of denied claims What’s a fair price for a prescription drug? Louis-area nurses shows staffing shortages, burnout, abuse by patients St.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble. health care spending hits $4.5 health care spending hits $4.5 health care spending hits $4.5

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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

face growing challenges to stay open KENTUCKY BehaVR merges with New York City-based Fern Health For years, a powerful Louisville hospital sued people for unpaid bills. renovation St. cash Tenet’s $2.4B cash Tenet’s $2.4B

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. 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

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Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

in costs, report finds Pennsylvania hospital staff vote for union removal St.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2023

Judy Jiao, Chief Information Officer at National Government Services. Frauds are detected through analyzing patterns and predicting future behaviors. Reducing fraud? Therefore, data governance and management is essential for data strategy. Is it increasing sales efficiency? Replacing tedious, manual steps?

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Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

NATIONAL AMA pressures federal government to fix prior authorization problem plaguing radiology AHA pushes back on new 340B alliance Biden’s $6.8T Francis Hospital-Interquest Progresses In Colorado Colorado’s wealthiest hospitals favored in $1.2 in Indiana aging-in-place work.

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

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dunleavy proposes extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers ARIZONA Banner Health pays $1.25M penalty over HIPAA failures from 2016 breach Arizona nursing school at risk of losing accreditation St. billion since pandemic U.S. billion since pandemic U.S. million to UMass Memorial Health Care for COVID-19 costs Four Mass.

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

Hall Render

MARCH 9, 2023

Carolina legislators reach Medicaid expansion deal NC Medicaid expansion wins approval from Senate committee Triangle based health data firm closes on $22.5M Pennsylvania opens health center near train derailment site 27 PA Hospitals Among Best In U.S., Newsweek Says In New Ranking Pa.

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Hall Render

JULY 21, 2023

Vincent’s nurse, physician communication among top in Alabama UAB Hospital receives millions in state funds to expand ED 988 one year later: More needed to expand mental health in Alabama communities of color Alabama lawmakers hear from Pickens County on effort to re-open medical center ALASKA City OKs $8.1M 11th in mental health, No.

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Hall Render

MAY 12, 2023

Elizabeth Community Hospital receives top marks for safety Strike set at Los Angeles hospital Sutter Health credit rating upgraded ahead of $750 million bond issue Sutter Health in talks to acquire Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara Sutter Health opens 2023 with $194M gain, 2.3% billion state budget.

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Drug & Device Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

3d , 2022 WL 16571057 (M.D.N.C. 13, 2022), involved Dr. Jaqueline Moline, and her increasingly questionable paper “Mesothelioma Associated with the Use of Cosmetic Talc,” 62 J. Bell , 2022 WL 16571057, at *1 (citations omitted) (emphasis added). Bell , 2022 WL 16571057, at *2 (citations omitted). 1441, 1559-62 (D.V.I.

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Drug & Device Law

DECEMBER 17, 2022

To anyone who needs a few more CLE hours before the end of the 2022, we wanted to let you know that sessions from Reed Smith’s recent Life Sciences CLE Week are now available on demand. and other recent matters where sanctions or major fines were issued relating to discovery or information governance.

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