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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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Three Data Breach Events Lead to the Exposure of PHI for 138,000 Individuals

Healthcare Compliance Blog

The information that may have been viewed or acquired in the attack included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, clinical treatment information, physician and or hospital name, dates of service, and health insurance information. Issue: All healthcare workers must understand HIPAA and how to secure protected health information (PHI).

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Avoiding a Cautionary Tale: Policy Considerations for Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

C&M Health Law

Dr. Sale said Congress should focus its regulatory effort, on privacy and adherence to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines, data security, and traceability of AI-generated information.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary 4 | Monthly Update 2021

SQA

Backgrounder – Government of Canada Investments in Biomanufacturing, Development of COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics, and Research, 18 May 2021. The Government of Canada’s number one priority is to protect the health of Canadians. Next Generation Manufacturing Canada Supercluster. National Research Council.

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Health Provider News – November 4, 2022

Hall Render

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. CVS Health, Walgreens each to settle all opioid cases for $5B. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. New vice president named at Baptist Health Lexington. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8

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Should You Consider Offering Cheaper Health Plan Coverage in 2022 for Vaccinated Employees?

Health Law RX

To be clear, as we have previously noted the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued guidance noting that there are circumstances under which employers can require employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine, so long as they make reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

spoiler bid for home health care company Thousands of Minnesotans at risk of losing health insurance get a one-month reprieve MISSISSIPPI $5.3M for stroke and kidney treatment Optum wins $3.2B