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Avamere Holdings Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over 2022 Cyberattack

HIPAA Journal

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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Hive RaaS Gang Leaks Stolen Consulate Health Care Data

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The Hive ransomware-as-a-service (RaasS) operation has claimed responsibility for an attack on Consulate Health Care, a Florida-based chain of 140 U.S. nursing homes. The group claims to have stolen 550 GB of data in the attack and said files were encrypted on December 3, 2022.

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Health Provider News – April 22, 2022

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21 top management risks in healthcare for 2022. $1B GAO investigating private equity ownership of nursing homes. HHS Issues Warning to HPH Sector about Hive Ransomware. This nursing home chain reported the highest COVID death rate. Order to Expire Requiring Masks in Nursing Homes, Hospitals.

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Health Provider News – May 13, 2022

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Alaska needs to train more nurses, but it doesn’t have enough nursing faculty to meet demand. Arizona Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst. training initiative for nurses, caregivers who work in long-term care facilities. California Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst. Ducey announces $6.5M

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Health Provider News – September 16, 2022

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Iowa nurse fired for incorrectly administering monkeypox shots. Lawsuit seeks to unmask nursing home owners who ‘defrauded’ creditors. Nurses at Maine Medical Center reach tentative deal for first union contract. Maine Medical Center nurses reach first ‘tentative’ contract agreement. NEW JERSEY.

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Health Provider News – May 20, 2022

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HHS Announces $15M in Funding For Behavioral Healthcare In Nursing Homes. State Actions to Address Nursing Home Staffing During COVID-19. California aims to tighten licensing of nursing homes after pandemic exposes deadly lapses. Shortage of in-home healthcare workers sparks creative solution.

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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. Owner of Chicago nursing home fined after 3 seniors died due to heat wave. Sioux Center Man Accused Of Assaulting Nurse, Law Officer At Orange City Hospital. Labor shortages close Kansas nursing homes.