Verisys

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

CMS.gov The Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) required the creation of a standard, unique health identifier for healthcare providers, which the NPI satisfies. While health plans may use other numbers internally, the NPI is mandatory for HIPAA transactions.

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Fraud HIPAA Medicare Medicare 97

MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

Earlier this year, an in-depth OIG investigation resulted in a six-day trial of a former Louisiana health clinic CEO , who was ultimately convicted of Medicaid fraud and sentenced to 82 months in federal prison. Download “Compliance Reports You Can’t Live Without” for OIG reporting templates and tips. What Prompts an OIG Inspection?

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Fraud Compliance Medicaid Medicaid 98

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2022

That information may have been ‘previewed’ by an unauthorized individual, although no evidence was found to suggest information had been accessed or downloaded. Between June 24, 2021, and July 2, 2021, emails and attachments in a Ciox Health employee’s email account were downloaded by an unauthorized individual.

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Fraud HIPAA Licensing Health Insurance 128

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Salud Family Health said affected employees and patients have been offered free credit monitoring and identity fraud protection services, and security policies and procedures are being reviewed and will be updated to protect against future cyberattacks. New York-Presbyterian Hospital Discovers Breach Affecting up to 12,000 Patients.

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Ransomware Health Insurance Hospitals Fraud 79

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In some cases, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or financial account information, were also exposed. Salud Family Health said impacted employees and patients have been offered free credit monitoring and identity fraud protection services.

COVID-19 Vaccine 81

COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 Department of Veterans Affairs Licensing 81

MedTrainer

APRIL 17, 2024

Download Now Common Challenges in Telehealth Credentialing Telehealth encompasses various modalities, including real-time video conferencing, remote monitoring, mobile health apps, virtual consultations, and asynchronous communication (e.g., Get the tools you need to eliminate delays in your provider enrollment process.

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Licensing Compliance Fraud HIPAA 52

MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

They are not licensed to diagnose or treat beyond their certifications and state regulations, but they often observe changes in the patient’s condition that can be life saving. HHAs are supervised by medical practitioners, usually nurses, and may work with therapists and other medical staff.

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Compliance HIPAA Fraud Licensing 52