Health Care Performance

JANUARY 11, 2022

HIPAA was a high priority for most healthcare providers before the pandemic. COVID-19 stretched resources and lengthened to-do lists, and has made it harder to keep up with HIPAA compliance. Which is tricky, because HIPAA risk has only increased during the pandemic, for two reasons. First, hackers are opportunists.

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Total HIPAA

MAY 10, 2021

Can an employer require that employees receive a COVID-19 vaccination? The EEOC has stated that employers may encourage or require COVID-19 vaccinations if their policies comply with the ADA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and other relevant state and federal workplace laws.¹.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In early 2021, the alliance worked with a number of healthcare organizations to develop a standard digital record model for organizations administering COVID-19 vaccines. The CARIN Alliance works across the public and private sectors on compliance with digital health information sharing. ON THE RECORD.

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Health Law RX

APRIL 27, 2023

On April 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) confirmed that four notifications of enforcement discretion regarding enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules (the HIPAA rules) during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will expire at the end of the PHE.

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HIPAA & Health IT

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

President Biden issued an Executive Order on September 9, 2021 (the “EO”) that will lead to required COVID-19 vaccinations for workers in most health care facilities that receive Medicare or Medicaid funds. This covers approximately 50,000 health care providers across the country.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2021

As the slower-than-expected COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues around the United States, experts have noted the importance of the "last mile" – getting dosages into the arms of patients. "We took a customer live in four days last week specifically because of the COVID vaccine," de Zwirek said.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 24, 2023

For instance, Chinese hackers targeted pharmaceutical firms during the pandemic seeking COVID-19 vaccine research data. The post Know Your Adversary: HC3 Shares Details of Chinese APT Groups Targeting the Healthcare Sector appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

An investigation was started that day and discovered that the first and last names of clients were exposed, and in some cases the clients COVID-19 vaccination status was accessed. Issue: All healthcare workers must understand HIPAA and how to secure protected health information (PHI). Privacy Policy and Procedure.

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Florida Health Care Law Firm

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Do you breach the Health Information Protection and Accountability Act ( HIPAA) in doing so? The quick answers to those questions are: it’s OK for an employer to ask; and as long as the inquiry is made to the employee (and not to a third party or sought from medical records), the employer probably hasn’t violated HIPAA.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 15, 2023

The Doximity platform met the organization's requirements, was available at no cost and was HIPAA-compliant. Ryan Health also procured and implemented an online scheduling system toward the end of 2020 just as the COVID-19 vaccines were becoming available.

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MedTrainer

MAY 4, 2023

For example, in your rush to move appointments online, did you adopt telehealth technology that will no longer be compliant when all HIPAA Rules are enforced? OCR is providing a 90-day transition period for healthcare providers to make the changes necessary to comply with the following HIPAA Rules before noncompliance penalties are issued.

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C&M Health Law

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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

JUNE 10, 2021

Backgrounder – Government of Canada Investments in Biomanufacturing, Development of COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics, and Research, 18 May 2021. That’s why the government is implementing a multi-faceted procurement strategy to provide a COVID-19 vaccine to every Canadian who wants one by September.

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Health Law Advisor

APRIL 12, 2023

During this transition period, OCR will continue to exercise its enforcement discretion and will not impose penalties on health care providers for noncompliance with the HIPAA Rules that occurs in connection with the good faith provision of telehealth. Epstein Becker Green will be closely following these developments.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. Cleaning staff at Bronx’s Montefiore who worked during COVID are suing for denied overtime. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8 percent in final rule.

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Health Law RX

AUGUST 31, 2021

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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Hall Render

MAY 2, 2023

Will no longer require/allow the extension of specific deadlines in connection with health and welfare plans, including: Time for plan sponsors to provide COBRA notices to plan participants; Time for participants to elect COBRA and pay COBRA premiums; and Time for participants to request a HIPAA special enrollment.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

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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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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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

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. Another COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Maryland-based Novavax, approved for U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 4, 2021

"Lexington Medical Center applied those lessons in agility when, later in the year, we were tasked with providing IT solutions for mobile COVID-19 testing sites, and then mobile COVID-19 vaccination sites," he recalled. We worked closely with the care team to make sure we understood all requirements.

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days. HHS Seeks Input on Critical HIPAA Enforcement Considerations. EKY health leader reflects on COVID pandemic, sees positive change in two years. Bill would block COVID-19 vaccine requirements in Louisiana. Hospitals are bolstering wages.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It has been several years since new HIPAA regulations have been signed into law, but HIPAA changes in 2022 are expected. The last update to the HIPAA Rules was the HIPAA Omnibus Rule in 2013, which introduced new requirements mandated by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

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.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

healthcare centers receive $935K in federal funding to provide free COVID-19 vaccines New CEO at Mt. healthcare centers receive $935K in federal funding to provide free COVID-19 vaccines New CEO at Mt. So far, Georgia has only one Bull Realty Brokers $5.9M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

leads in life expectancy Utah nonprofit pharmaceutical company is fixing the market, producing 80 drugs VERMONT Vermont hospital training staff to be nurses Mental health urgent care takes root in Vermont The state’s health care regulator looks for input in ‘hospital transformation’ process Vt.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 23, 2022

APT29 is known to be behind the attack on the Pentagon in 2015, the SolarWinds Orion attack in 2020, and targeted COVID-19 vaccine developers during the pandemic. The post HHS Shares Information on Advanced Persistent Threat Groups Linked with the Russian Intelligence Services appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. OCR Announces Four HIPAA Enforcement Actions. Hawaii Pacific Health to close all COVID-19 vaccination, testing sites. Hawaii facilities get $1M in COVID-19 funding. for VA EHR project.

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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

Maryland AG urges White House to strengthen HIPAA for people getting abortions Westminster startup raising $2.3M in Portland affordable housing Maine House votes to lock transgender health care protections into law MARYLAND Bethesda health care startup Aledade rakes in $260M for more expansion, M&A Health IT company to pay $1.7M

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was signed into law in 1996 and while there have been some significant HIPAA updates over the last two decades, the last set of major HIPAA updates occurred in 2013 with the introduction of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. Major HIPAA Updates in the Past 20 Years.

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Health Law RX

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

An employee is considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after completing primary vaccination with a COVID-19 vaccine with, if applicable, at least the minimum interval between doses as recommended by the CDC, World Health Organization (“WHO”), or if administered as a part of a clinical trial. Verification.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Lawmakers must take steps this session Kansas’ unrivaled rural hospital crisis: 58% at risk of closing, 82% lost money on patient care Moran introduces bill aimed at helping closed rural hospitals reopen University of Kansas deal with Missouri hospital feels ‘terribly wrong’ to lawmakers Wichita is testing ground for potentially breakthrough medical (..)

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Hall Render

MAY 26, 2023

Fallout from settlement in Barrington COVID-19 vaccine lawsuit? ’s third-largest health system has a fresh name and new branding RHODE ISLAND Could Rhode Island become New England’s next life sciences hub? Westerly Hospital to partner with local solar farm Hospitals in R.I. Lawmakers say it’s time for them to pay.

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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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Health Populi

JANUARY 14, 2021

Edelman then connects the dots between information hygiene and vaccine hesitancy in this chart. It’s clear that health citizens with lower information hygiene have lower willingness to get a COVID-19 vaccination in the next year compared with consumers embodying higher information hygiene, vetting data sources and engaging with news.

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Hall Render

MARCH 9, 2023

youth Bill aiding rural hospitals, providing coverage for cancer testing passes panel Kentucky House passes bill nixing any COVID-19 vaccine mandates for minors Research shows 72 of Kentucky’s 120 counties are without an OB-GYN LOUISIANA Ochsner CIO moves to Sutter Health UL Lafayette buys 19.2

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Hall Render

AUGUST 11, 2023

NATIONAL 7 new ASCs in the South in 1 month 6 Congressional moves could impact ASCs this year 5 recent moves from The Joint Commission 90% of healthcare organizations look to adopt digital health platforms A cyberattack has disrupted hospitals and health care in 5 states AHA: Site-Neutral Payment Policies Hurt Hospitals AHA Voices Concern Re: FY 2024 (..)

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