HIPAA Journal

MAY 25, 2022

The break-in was discovered on March 4, 2022, with the subsequent investigation confirming on April 22, 2022, that six boxes of paper documents had been stolen from the facility, which included files relating to patients served by SAC Health in 1997 and between 2006 and 2020. Lifespan Services Suffers Ransomware Attack.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

That process concluded on June 24, 2022. As a precaution against identity theft and fraud, complimentary memberships have been offered to a credit monitoring service for 12 months. has recently notified the Montana Attorney General about a cyberattack that was detected on April 11, 2022. appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2022

Ultimate Care said no reports have been received that indicate there has been any misuse of patient information; however, as a precaution against identity theft and fraud, individuals whose Social Security numbers were impacted have been offered complimentary one-year memberships with a credit monitoring service.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2023

As a precaution against identity theft and fraud, affected individuals have been offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. In March 2022, an unauthorized individual accessed the email account of an employee.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 25, 2023

The email account breach was detected on February 13, 2023, and the forensic investigation confirmed the email account was accessed between June 16, 2022, and July 18, 2022. TRPHD said suspicious activity was detected within its server infrastructure on November 9, 2022.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The error was detected on August 8, 2022, and the file was removed from the meeting minutes and replaced with a file that did not provide access to PHI. 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

AUGUST 25, 2022

Humana had contracted with Cotiviti to assist with medical record requests to verify the data it reports to the HHS’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. and Cotiviti – that alleged the defendants failed to properly protect plan members’ data and that the data breach has placed the plaintiffs at risk of identity theft and fraud.

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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

Most private insurers and Medicaid cover telebehavioral health care, but check for reimbursement restrictions and obtain professional coding and billing guidance to avoid overpayment situations. Store-and-forward is less commonly reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid programs. This is also called “store-and-forward telemedicine.”

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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. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Hospitals in Mississippi risk closure, and state officials debate Medicaid expansion.

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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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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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Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 2, 2022

Similarly, with respect to Medicare, Congress extended certain Medicare telehealth flexibilities for 151 days following the conclusion of the PHE, as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus appropriations bill. Does the state apply different standards, for example, to Medicaid encounters? Provider Licenses.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 11, 2023

On December 7, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) in conjunction with the U.S. The Health Breach Notification Rule applies only to organizations not subject to HIPAA and is triggered when there is unsecured, individually identifiable information in a PHR.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 27, 2022

Here’s a roundup of recent HIPAA breach lawsuits and settlements. Lawsuits Increasing Following HIPAA Breaches – Facts and Figures. The cybercriminals stole more than 400GB of data before encrypting the organization’s files on March 19, 2022. Let’s Simplify Compliance HIPAA and cybersecurity go hand-in-hand.

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HIPAA Ransomware Compliance Hospitals 98

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. Delaware Adds Centene Plan to Medicaid Managed Care Offerings. HHS orders additional 2.5 MISSISSIPPI.

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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. In addition to HHS OIG enforcement actions, Medicare Fraud Control Units (MFCUs) operate in every state and territory.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Senators look to address privacy, new technology in renewed push to modernize HIPAA. Colorado mental health professionals incensed after Medicaid forum that was intended to clear the air. Florida physician convicted of $110M fraud. Florida health system settles improper Medicaid payment allegations for $5.5M. MISSISSIPPI.

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

HHS Seeks Input on Critical HIPAA Enforcement Considerations. Huntsville Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy. Florida’s BayCare Health System and Hospital Affiliates Agree to Pay $20 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Impermissible Medicaid Donations. to settle fraud, kickback charges.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 23, 2024

Holmes, along with former company president Ramesh Balwani, were charged with criminal fraud for making false claims about the company’s technology and misleading investors. Balwani was convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud against Theranos’s patients and investors and was sentenced to 12 years and 11 months in prison.

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Fraud FDA Medicaid Medicaid 70

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Senators Seek HHS Update to HIPAA, FBI Warns About Legacy Devices. The Top Doctors Making a Difference in Delaware in 2022. A federal judge schedules a hearing on Florida’s Medicaid transgender rule. million to resolve Medicare fraud claims. fraud scheme. Alabama hospital CEO resigns. partnership.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

OCR Announces Four HIPAA Enforcement Actions. Fraud plagues California’s hospice industry, audit finds. Lawmakers not giving up on bill to expand Medicaid to undocumented kids. Co-Immunity takes WBJ 2022 Inno Madness crown. over MassHealth fraud. President’s budget proposal includes $1.8B NEW HAMPSHIRE.

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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

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 health care spending hits $4.5

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

11 Plan To Slash $1.5B 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.

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

Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

Will Nemours’ Medicaid move leave 10,000 special-needs kids behind? 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?

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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. Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T. Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

Francis emergency room KENTUCKY Apollo’s 220-hospital ‘stranglehold’ harms patients and workers, report alleges Humana cuts ‘small’ number of jobs in multiple locations LMU School of Nursing will open Lexington site at CHI Saint Joseph Health Mercy Health announces acquisition of orthopedic center in Paducah, Ky.

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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

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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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

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a look at how 11 area hospitals ranked Kentucky’s registered nurse median salary ranks 38th in U.S. bill would allow IVF therapy for same-sex veteran marriages; VA denies coverage Cancer-killing gel, minimally-invasive brain shunts: Here are recent startups spun out of area hospitals UMass Memorial named one of top U.S.

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Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

‘Not what we were looking for,’ CEO says Fired CEO files slander, defamation suit against Scotland County Hospital Missouri health system appoints strategy chief Missouri physician pleads guilty to $537K Medicare fraud scheme New Behavioral Health Crisis Center Open in Cape Girardeau St. in Indiana aging-in-place work.

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

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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. billion since pandemic U.S.

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

Hall Render

MARCH 9, 2023

in federal funds will allow CT colleges to hire more nursing instructors, provide student tuition support Connecticut hospital expenses $3.5B Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones Proposed bill aims to address ‘truth in advertising’ by Connecticut health care providers Shuttered nursing home in Wallingford sells for $1.6M

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

Hall Render

JUNE 16, 2023

24 spot in national ranking of life science talent What changes did CT make to its Medicaid program in 2023? before Baptist merger Bankruptcy Trustee Wants Doctor To Pay Her $1.6M Rules Luna and MedStar Health partner to improve access to in-home, in-person outpatient physical therapy across Washington, D.C.,

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

Hall Render

JANUARY 12, 2024

NATIONAL 60% of health systems considering ASC joint ventures 9% of hospitals had ‘vulnerable’ cash on hand levels in 2022 $3.7B to settle improper billing allegations COVID-19 variant JN.1 1 ‘more transmissible’? to settle improper billing allegations COVID-19 variant JN.1 1 ‘more transmissible’?

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