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COVID-19 Vaccination Statuses of 500,000 VA Employees have been Impermissibly Disclosed

HIPAA Journal

The COVID-19 vaccination statuses of approximately 500,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees have been impermissibly disclosed. The spreadsheet also included details of claimed religious and medical exceptions to COVID-19 vaccination.

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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. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. New York lawmakers ready to revive push to mandate COVID-19 vaccine in schools.

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Health Provider News – February 18, 2022

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CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. CMS responds to states seeking vaccination mandate waivers. Federal vaccination mandate begins for healthcare workers in 24 states. Senators look to address privacy, new technology in renewed push to modernize HIPAA.

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Health Provider News

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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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Health Provider News – April 15, 2022

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HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days. HHS Seeks Input on Critical HIPAA Enforcement Considerations. Doctors struggle to find answers for children with long haul COVID-19. Huntsville Doctor Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy. to settle fraud, kickback charges.

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Health Provider News – July 22, 2022

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million doses of monkeypox vaccine. cancer, cardio lab fraud. Eric Holder’s wife accused of major HIPAA ‘breach’ by her former women’s health practice. DC mayor estimates districts needs 100K monkeypox vaccine doses. CDC scrambles to provide tests and vaccines. HHS orders additional 2.5

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Health Provider News

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10 Providers prepare for new vaccine threats as mandate officially sunsets Senate committee passes HHS appropriations bill for FY 2024 Stark law changes ramp up in 2023 The gap between strong hospitals and struggling systems is growing This trend could reduce the number of ASCs UnitedHealthcare Invests $11.1M To Address SDOH Needs U.S.