HIPAA Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

Between October 9, 2021, and October 17, 2021, hackers accessed the Planned Parenthood Los Angeles network , exfiltrated sensitive patient data, and used ransomware to encrypt files. Planned Parenthood discovered the ransomware attack on October 17, 2021, and confirmed on November 4, 2021, that the stolen files contained patient data.

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Health Care Performance

AUGUST 16, 2022

The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered entities and business associates to complete a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis, and to periodically update it. When investigating a breach, the OCR also reviews the organization’s compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. What’s your HIPAA breach risk tolerance?

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Background of CPA HIPAA Breach. Under HIPAA regulations, this CPA HIPAA breach likely contained PHI. The HIPAA Breach Notification Rule also requires reporting any breach that affects 500 or more individuals to the HHS Secretary and local media outlets within 60 days of discovery. × HIPAA for CPAs.

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 27, 2022

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was introduced in year 1996. Another goal was to prevent healthcare fraud. Healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses are primarily covered under HIPAA. Whatever might be the reason, its important that your practice must be HIPAA compliant.

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HIPAA Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing Ransomware 52

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 3, 2023

With the advent of ransomware-as-a-service combined with a lack of resources to investigate attacks in-house for healthcare organizations, elaborate and devastating cyber attacks against healthcare, specifically through business communication channels are likely to increase in scale and sophistication. .

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 30, 2023

The report also identified several trends in cybercrime, including the increased use of social media platforms as a tool for scams and fraud, the rise of ransomware attacks, and the exploitation of virtual currency transactions. Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant HIPAA and cybersecurity go hand-in-hand. Find Out More!

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 24, 2023

The theft of protected health information places patients and health plan members at risk of identity theft and fraud, but by far the biggest concern is the threat to patient safety. Multiple studies have identified an increase in mortality rates at hospitals following ransomware attacks and other major cyber incidents.

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Total HIPAA

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Ransomware attacks have surged in the last year.¹ Ransomware is a form of malware that infects devices via a Trojan, a kind of malicious code disguised as legitimate software. Frequency of Ransomware Attacks Increases. In 2019, ransomware incidents disrupted many organizations’ infrastructure and ability to do business.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

When a data breach occurs and sensitive information is disclosed, the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule requires affected individuals to be notified. While it was common for ransomware attacks to be reported as such, these are increasingly reported as hacking incidents with no mention of file encryption or data theft.

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Fraud HIPAA Ransomware Compliance 114

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2023

Here are seven identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities that can reveal a patient’s data and expose these healthcare organizations to fraud and fines: Limited budgets. Ransomware. Funding is one of the largest contributing factors to anemic cyber defenses. Legacy systems. Phishing scams.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

All medical practices are required to provide HIPAA training , OSHA training , and emergency preparedness training, and it is difficult to provide group training when physicians have overlapping schedules. 7 HIPAA Compliant Messaging Online patient scheduling and payment systems do not only have to be used for patient scheduling and payments.

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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. 35% of healthcare breaches involved ransomware attacks, vs. 20% in 2020. The average ransomware payment for healthcare was $875,784, about one-third less than the 2020 payment.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 25, 2022

With at least six weeks before final numbers are in, the Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Breach Reporting Tool website is reporting 713 major healthcare data breaches in 2021, an increase of more than 7.5 Let’s Simplify Compliance Learn how to protect your business from breaches in our upcoming webinar!

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 18, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights is the main enforcer of HIPAA compliance; however, state Attorneys General also play a role in enforcing compliance with the Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). in 2011 that was settled for $100,000.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2021

Nor was it HIPAA-compliant, a major concern. "The HIPAA waivers for telehealth implemented during the pandemic were critical for the widespread adoption of telehealth," said Dr. Nimish Shah, cofounder of Progressive Therapeutics. "Last year, ransomware attacks cost the healthcare industry $20.8 " PROPOSAL.

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MedTrainer

JULY 21, 2022

However, unauthorized access is causing more than just identity fraud. In January of 2018, Hancock Health of Indiana experienced a serious ransomware attack that forced their entire network to shut down. The HHS needs to work together with victims to report data breaches—but who would want to admit to a HIPAA violation?

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US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA COVID-19 Compliance 52

Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

Mary’s Hospital unit closures Two Blessing Health leaders retire on July 1 OSF: Peru hospital to be reopened in fall Expert panel examines policy opportunities at intersection of health and incarceration in Illinois Illinois health policy experts discuss Medicaid managed care and the future of dual-eligible coverage INDIANA 3 big noncompete ban (..)

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 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

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

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

NATIONAL Addressing Staff Burnout In Healthcare Design Amazon completes $3.9B Can Hospitals Change in Time to Keep Them? doctor talks importance of diversity in health care Illinois hospital CEO dismissed amid board investigation Illinois paid sick leave legislation heading to Gov. million from non-profit to help end childhood cancer St.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 11, 2023

million expansion plan MidState Medical Center seeks permission for $8.4M million expansion plan MidState Medical Center seeks permission for $8.4M

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

Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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

Hall Render

JULY 21, 2023

Vincent’s nurse, physician communication among top in Alabama UAB Hospital receives millions in state funds to expand ED 988 one year later: More needed to expand mental health in Alabama communities of color Alabama lawmakers hear from Pickens County on effort to re-open medical center ALASKA City OKs $8.1M 11th in mental health, No.

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