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.

Health Insurance 104

Health Insurance Licensing Ransomware Fraud 104

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

At the time of issuing notifications, Wolfe Clinic had not received any reports of identity theft and fraud related to the Eye Care Leaders data breach. Reiter Affiliated Companies Reports June 2022 Cyberattack. The attack was detected on July 4, 2022, when certain systems were made unavailable. million patients.

Electronic Medical Records 73

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud HIPAA 73

HIPAA Journal

JULY 27, 2023

Norton Healthcare has only disclosed limited information about the attack; however, the BlackCat ransomware group announced that it was behind the cyberattack and leaked some of the data stolen from Norton Healthcare on its data leak site.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Fraud Licensing Health Insurance 52

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. Massachusetts nurse pleads guilty in $100M fraud scheme. Health care industry in Nebraska ‘thankful’ after licensing backlog averted. Aaron Weismann on ransomware attacks. 4 Health Systems Join Provider-Created Data Collective to Improve Care.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 25, 2023

Santa Clara Family Health Plan Confirmed as Victim of Clop GoAnywhere Hack Santa Clara Family Health Plan has confirmed the 276,993-record data breach reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights on March 30, 2023, was due to the hacking of Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT solution by the Clop ransomware group.

Health Insurance 81

Health Insurance Public Health Ransomware Fraud 81

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In 2022, 22% of the data breaches investigated by Kroll occurred at healthcare organizations, up from 16% in 2021 – a year-over-year increase of 38%. These lawsuits allege victims face an imminent and increased risk of identity theft and fraud as a result of the theft of their personal and protected health information.

Fraud 52

Fraud Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 52

Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

21 top management risks in healthcare for 2022. $1B HHS Issues Warning to HPH Sector about Hive Ransomware. Report: Black Women’s Health in AR in “Critical State” Arkansas Children’s Names Jefferson, Rumpel as 2022 Marion B. Colorado Springs health clinic to pay settlement in fraud lawsuit. CONNECTICUT.

COVID-19 40

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

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MAY 20, 2022

Group home at center of Gilbert murder investigation fights to keep license to operate. California aims to tighten licensing of nursing homes after pandemic exposes deadly lapses. Medicare fraud. to settle billing fraud claims. AvosLocker Claims Credit for Christus Health Ransomware Attack. CALIFORNIA.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Company accused of selling health insurance without license in Mississippi. OakBend Medical Center faces lawsuit for ransomware attack that breached 1M patient records. Former Tenet executive asks judge to toss $400M fraud case. CALIFORNIA.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Healthcare Law Blog

JULY 5, 2022

As always, with technology comes data, and experts weighed in on issues like data use, licensing, aggregation, new rules on information blocking, ransomware attacks/cyber insurance, and preparing for disasters, whether natural or human-made. Regulatory and Enforcement Environment. Antitrust and Labor Relations.

Fraud 52

Fraud Governance Ransomware Licensing 52

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. The cyberattack was detected on January 27, 2022, and systems were taken offline to contain the attack.

Ransomware 86

Ransomware HIPAA Fraud Hospitals 86

Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Luke’s surgeons open independent Idaho orthopedic clinic Court dismisses legal case over Idaho health grants, but investigation isn’t over Saint Alphonsus to break ground on new medical health plaza in Caldwell Portneuf Medical Center experienced a ransomware attack. to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Ransomware COVID-19 40

Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Arizona extends temporary licenses for healthcare workers. Governor Ducey Signs Bill Extending Temporary Health Care Professional Licenses. Ducey signs bill extending temporary health care worker licenses in Arizona. Hive ransomware shuts down California health care organization. over MassHealth fraud.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Outstanding Women in Business 2022: Get to know Carmen Neuberger of Phoenix Children’s. Health at the Capitol Week 9 (March 18, 2022). 2 sentenced for $48M medical reimbursement account fraud scheme. Massachusetts Doctor Faces Health Care Fraud Charges. Bill allows unvaccinated kids to attend public school.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 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 Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

native Drew Weissman wins Nobel Prize for contributions to Covid-19 vaccines Massachusetts health system files for bankruptcy Milford Regional signs letter of intent to join UMass Memorial Health State report calls 2022 a ‘devastating year for hospital finances’ ‘The environment has been improving’ for women in Mass.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

native Drew Weissman wins Nobel Prize for contributions to Covid-19 vaccines Massachusetts health system files for bankruptcy Milford Regional signs letter of intent to join UMass Memorial Health State report calls 2022 a ‘devastating year for hospital finances’ ‘The environment has been improving’ for women in Mass.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

to settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No. 1 for access in WalletHub ranking VA Maine Healthcare System receives 4 stars CMS quality ratings Maine’s tally of ‘high-performing’ hospitals falls sharply in latest U.S. Louis-area nurses shows staffing shortages, burnout, abuse by patients St.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Hospitals Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

Bipartisan Ky. hospital company Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute appoints new CEO Kansas City University’s new research center aims to answer: ‘How do we keep people well?’ in costs, report finds Pennsylvania hospital staff vote for union removal St. in costs, report finds Pennsylvania hospital staff vote for union removal St.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 26, 2022

AHA files reply brief as district court considers 340B payment remedy for the remainder of 2022. Beaumont Health lost $100M in first half of 2022; Spectrum and Priority Health gains offset losses for BHSH System. 2022 Top Doctors: Recognizing some of the best doctors in Las Vegas. CHS faces class-action fraud suit.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Conti Ransomware Group Continues to Threaten Healthcare. DOJ Settles First Case Under Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. California physician, patient recruiter charged with $36M Medicare fraud. Central Florida can expect more hospitals, services in 2022. This nursing home facility is accused of Medicare fraud.

COVID-19 40

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

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

JANUARY 7, 2022

Fitch Ratings: Kronos ransomware attack harms healthcare public finance sector. No Surprises Act” takes effect in 2022, limiting unexpected medical bills. Empower Healthcare to pay $1 million penalty in Medicaid fraud settlement. fraud case in Arkansas. CMS sends 335 hospitals price disclosure violation warnings.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc. million patients stolen during ransomware attack MINNESOTA CFO of the Year 2023: Penny Cermak, HealthPartners Inc. Compensation is key Is spine surgery expansion next for ASCs?

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

million settlement over false claims allegations Local health care system names new CFO Ransomware Groups Attack 3 Healthcare Providers SSM SLU Hospital nurses walk off the job for second strike this year, demanding better pay, safer conditions St. Louis-area urgent care chain to pay $9.1 Penn Medicine buys Montgomeryville site for $7.5M

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

JULY 29, 2022

429 hospitals with 5 stars from CMS: 2022. 192 hospitals with 1 star from CMS: 2022. 7 Best Hospitals in Arizona for Cancer 2022-2023. Top Hospitals in Florida for Cancer 2022-2023. Massachusetts hospital sued for lost wages after Kronos ransomware attack. News & World Report’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals List.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 21, 2022

3 Population Health Trends to Watch in 2022. Ransomware: 2,300+ local governments, schools, healthcare providers impacted in 2021. Solicitor General to Weigh In Hospice Fraud Case. Ransomware Attack Leaves Exhausted Nurses at Suburban Hospital With Partial Paychecks. Indiana recovers $316K in Medicaid fraud settlement.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes COVID-19 Vaccine Nurses 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

doctor talks importance of diversity in health care Illinois hospital CEO dismissed amid board investigation Illinois paid sick leave legislation heading to Gov. grant to improve early cognitive decline detection via EHRs How Mass.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 14, 2022

CT legislative leaders: Mental health system in ‘deep crisis’ is priority in 2022 session. Florida hospitals face severe staffing shortage ‘crisis’ Florida medical supply company to pay $600K in Medicare fraud settlement. Maryland officials confirm ransomware attack shut down Department of Health.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Vaccine 40

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.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

MARCH 24, 2023

5 moves to know Ransomware Attacks Target Undermanned US Rural Hospitals: Report Research: What Happens When Private Equity Firms Buy Hospitals? on temporary labor in 2022 Mass. hospitals spent $1.5B

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MAY 5, 2023

acquisition of Oak Street Health to expand primary care footprint Did Hospitals Violate EMTALA by Failing to Provide Abortion Care? expansion — 6 things to know Why Baptist Health isn’t rushing employees back to the office Kentucky is facing a health care shortage.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 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

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Daytona Beach medical office building/surgery center HCA Healthcare breaks ground on new freestanding ER in Orlando Lee Health’s new state-of-the-art bloodmobile hits the road Naples physician charged with Medicare fraud gives up license; enters guilty plea Nemours opens full-time office for children in Panama City with St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses 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. officials, helps South Ga.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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