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Avamere Holdings Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over 2022 Cyberattack

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The Wilsonville, OR-based home health care service provider and nursing home operator, Avamere Holdings, is facing a class action lawsuit over a major data breach that affected 96 senior living and healthcare facilities and resulted in the exposure of the protected health information of more than 380,000 individuals.

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Health Provider News – November 4, 2022

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CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Owner of Chicago nursing home fined after 3 seniors died due to heat wave.

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Health Provider News – July 22, 2022

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Healthcare Merger and Acquisition Activity Generates $19B in Q2 2022. cancer, cardio lab fraud. Director says multiple Arizona nursing homes had around 300 complaints. ESI Closes on 280-Bed SNF Sale; Blueprint Secures Deal for Connecticut Nursing Home. Illinois nursing home closes its doors after 70 years.

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Health Provider News – February 18, 2022

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Senators look to address privacy, new technology in renewed push to modernize HIPAA. Aspen University investigation: Students vent frustration amid nursing board probe into private college. ‘I feel extorted:’ Former FMC nurses told to pay $5K after being fired for refusing vaccine. Million in Covid Relief.

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Health Provider News – April 15, 2022

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CMS: End to pandemic waivers helps nursing homes ‘redirect efforts’ to meet residents’ needs. CMS pushes for mandatory flu vax monitoring among nursing home staff. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23. CMS Releases Skilled Nursing Facility PPS Proposed Rule for FY23.

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Health Provider News – April 1, 2022

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OCR Announces Four HIPAA Enforcement Actions. Nursing Home Operating Expenses Could Balloon by $500K With Staffing Minimums in Place. Parkinson warns of new ‘enormous’ business problem for nursing homes; highlights staffing-minimum alternative. California nurses begin strike. for VA EHR project.

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Health Provider News – September 23, 2022

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House report attacks, nursing homes fight back over allegations of deficient staffing, care and safe practices as pandemic hit. Senators Seek HHS Update to HIPAA, FBI Warns About Legacy Devices. The Top Doctors Making a Difference in Delaware in 2022. million to resolve Medicare fraud claims. partnership.