HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

Cyberattacks and data breaches have been announced by Sunflower Medical Group, The Center for Digestive Health, NVW Newco, Endless Mountains Health Systems, and the Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System.

Department of Veterans Affairs 81

Department of Veterans Affairs Licensing Ransomware Fraud 81

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The COVID-19 vaccination statuses of approximately 500,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees have been impermissibly disclosed. Salud Family Health said impacted employees and patients have been offered free credit monitoring and identity fraud protection services.

COVID-19 Vaccine 102

COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 Department of Veterans Affairs Licensing 102

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

The practice claimed the complainant would not pay a $25 administrative fee for mailing the records (certified mail) and that the request was denied because the practice believed she would use the information to commit insurance fraud. Advocate Health Care Network will pay a record $5.55 The case was settled for $1,300,000.

HIPAA 85

HIPAA Ransomware Hospitals Compliance 85

Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

health-tech startup MemoryWell pivots, eyes new funding to roll out software for insurers Department of Veterans Affairs health system kicks off multiyear Greater Washington expansion Georgetown to open Southeast D.C. European expansion North Texas podiatrist and patient recruiter convicted in $8.5M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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