Total HIPAA

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Here at Total HIPAA, we pride ourselves on providing helpful resources for all businesses striving for HIPAA compliance. Ransomware Attacks Directed at Businesses Grow. Ransomware attacks have surged in the last year and healthcare providers and other businesses have fallen victim. COVID-19 HIPAA Compliance Checklist.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Ramped up ransomware incursions from aggressively opportunistic cyber crooks. Ongoing interoperability challenges as testing sites, labs, providers, payers and public health agencies tried to manage fast-moving waves of new patient data. A system-wide shift to remote work and virtual, cloud-enabled collaboration.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). HITECH puts a “bite” into specific elements of the HIPAA rule, such as higher penalty amounts for non-compliance.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 17, 2023

Many factors over the past year have affected how your organization meets its healthcare compliance obligations. Here are four healthcare compliance issues you must have on your radar. Public Health Emergency will end on May 11, 2023. The FBI reported at least 210 healthcare-related ransomware complaints in 2022.

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Total HIPAA

MARCH 17, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent coronavirus outbreak, otherwise known as Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) , a public health emergency of international concern. If you are a HIPAA Prime subscriber, your compliance documents include a disaster recovery plan.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M Here’s why Ransomware gang reportedly selling Prospect Medical patient data Ransomware attack not the only headache for Prospect Medical Ridgecrest Regional Hospital receives $5.5

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 31, 2023

Christopher Toth, Director of Compliance and Risk Management at hc1 In today’s healthcare IT landscape, ensuring your partners take data protection and information security as seriously as your organization is key. One approach to combat ransomware is 3-2-1-1 data protection.

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The attacks on critical infrastructure in America, such as the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack in May 2021, prompted the passage of CIRCIA. One of these industries is healthcare and public health. . A request for information seeking public comment on the proposed rule was issued in September 2022. CIRCIA Background.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 14, 2023

News In a temporary rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) extended telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications for six months following the end of the public health emergency, through November 11.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Main Line Health shifts pediatric affiliation to CHOP after 25 years with Nemours. Delaware public health officials working to expand monkeypox vaccine access. Children’s Hospital takes over pediatric work at Main Line Health as Nemours affiliation ends. Aaron Weismann on ransomware attacks. Mark Cuban-backed D.C.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 18, 2022

Each sector requires public-private cooperation to function effectively. Healthcare and public health sector. Entities regulated under CIRA must report any ransomware payments made due to a ransomware act that is a “covered cyber incident” to CISA. Let’s Simplify Compliance Do you need help with HIPAA?

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 23, 2023

The breach occurred at the HIPAA business associate, NationsBenefits Holdings, and was a data theft and extortion attack by the Clop ransomware group involving the Fortra GoAnywhere MFT solution. Luke’s Health System, Ltd. CA Healthcare Provider 15,316 Email Hacked email accounts St.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow. CISA warns of ransomware threat targeting healthcare, medical organizations. ChristianaCare backs out of deal to buy Crozer Health from Prospect Medical Holdings. Delaware public health officials focus efforts on Monkeypox.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Data advancements have many use cases, including trending analysis and population health management , all supported by maintaining big data for research and analytics. Clinicians and researchers demand better access to complete files including the associated metadata to improve efficiency and to ensure regulatory and audit compliance.

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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

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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. of Health Won’t Release Details R.I. Louis-area urgent care chain to pay $9.1

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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. medical workers 4 takeaways from Braselton hospital expansion presentation HAWAII Hawaii Gov. What does it take to keep RNs happy?

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Hall Render

AUGUST 26, 2022

CMS informational bulletin urges steps for improving health outcomes in nursing homes. Compliance with Oct. Despite Lackluster Operator Adoption, EHRs Positioned to Shape Behavioral Health Care’s Future. Alaska Public Health centers now have doses of the monkeypox vaccine. 30 months into pandemic.

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Hall Render

JULY 8, 2022

CMS issues updated nursing home staffing compliance guidelines. Ransomware attack on finance company affects 600 hospitals, practices. Vendor Ransomware Attack Impacts 660 Healthcare Organizations. Report: Arizona hospitals not in full compliance with pricing transparency laws. Nurse pay jumps nearly 5%. Bissell Hospital?

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

city pays hospital system $450K to settle over $1M in EMS claims 18 Wisconsin hospitals named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals in the U.S.

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Hall Render

MAY 5, 2023

area MedStar Health delays Olney cancer center expansion, expects to exceed original $3M budget Owner of DC’s closed Providence Hospital may turn campus into housing DC Council Committee on Health Holds Roundtable About End of COVID Emergency Coalition seeks to overhaul D.C.’s

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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? grant for public health response Hawaii Gov. Noem signs $7.4B liver transplant policy is sending organs away from Tennessee Blount Co.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 20, 2023

joint venture Hospitalist Companies Agree To Pay Nearly $4.4

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Hall Render

JANUARY 28, 2022

Where Hospital Price Transparency Compliance Is Lagging. California health system to outsource RCM jobs to Optum. New California public health rules make it harder to visit loved ones in nursing homes. Colorado Department of Public Health says new omicron variant detected in Denver metro area.

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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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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

of Iowa Health Care North Liberty campus Ex-nurse at Sioux City nursing home tied to deaths says she was ordered to falsify records Mercy, St. mental health care facility opening through joint venture UMMC team performs world’s 2nd transplant of genetically modified pig heart University of Maryland Medical Center, UMd.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

Banner Health to expand clinical AI to 33 hospitals, 6 states Banner reports $282.8M Banner Health to expand clinical AI to 33 hospitals, 6 states Banner reports $282.8M Nevada Medicaid must cover abortion services, judge rules Clark County health rankings improve, but physicians per capita still well below U.S.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

CALIFORNIA 8 ASCs opening in Florida, California and New York A bankrupt California hospital left a health care desert. medical office sale in Bridgewater Low pay in primary care is leading to a care crisis in New Jersey N.J. hospitals are offering higher pay, flexible hours, and even child care to retain workers, survey finds St.

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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

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