HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

To best answer the question what is a HIPAA violation, it is necessary to explain what HIPAA is, who it applies to, and what constitutes a violation; for although most people believe they know what a HIPAA compliance violation is, evidence suggests otherwise. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To?

HIPAA 132

HIPAA Due Diligence Compliance Fraud 132

HIPAA Journal

MAY 29, 2023

It has been 27 years since President Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) into law, but compliance is still proving a challenge for many HIPAA-regulated entities. The average HIPAA penalty has fallen from $2.6 reduction in total penalties compared to 2018, falling from $28.7

HIPAA 93

HIPAA Compliance Due Diligence COVID-19 93

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 15, 2023

The United States Department of Justice has agreed to settle alleged False Claims Act violations with Jelly Bean Communications Design LLC and manager Jeremy Spinks related to the failure to protect HIPAA-covered data. FHKC receives Medicaid funds and state funds for providing health insurance programs for children in Florida.

Health Insurance 72

Health Insurance HIPAA Due Diligence Fraud 72

Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 5, 2023

In 2013, Jelly Bean contracted with the Florida Health Kids Corporation (“ FHKC ”)—a state-created entity that offers health and dental insurance for Florida children—to create, host, and maintain HealthyKids.org, where, in part, parents and others could apply for state Medicaid insurance coverage for eligible children.

Fraud 52

Fraud Due Diligence Medicaid Medicaid 52

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the paper, the HHS indicated it will be adopting a carrot-and-stick approach by developing voluntary Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector Cybersecurity Goals (CPGs) that consist of cybersecurity measures that will have the greatest impact on security along with an update to the HIPAA Security Rule to add new cybersecurity requirements.

Ransomware 118

Ransomware HIPAA Hospitals Compliance 118

Hall Render

JANUARY 11, 2023

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. For example, reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid for certain telemedicine services was significantly increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Compliance 40

Compliance HIPAA FDA Due Diligence 40

MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

After that, the credentialing process is periodically reviewed and renewed to ensure ongoing compliance with standards and regulations. However, it’s important to remember how critical this process is for mitigating risk, improving compliance, and earning trust. Why Is Provider Credentialing Important?

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Due Diligence Compliance Licensing 52