HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

New York-Presbyterian Hospital has recently announced that unauthorized individuals gained access to one of its servers and attempted to download sensitive data. The security system detected the intrusion on September 8, 2022, and successfully blocked the attempted download. The electronic record system was unaffected.

Ransomware 82

Ransomware Health Insurance Hospitals Fraud 82

HIPAA Journal

JULY 31, 2023

The vulnerability was immediately addressed; however, the forensic investigation revealed hackers had exploited the vulnerability on May 28, 2023, and downloaded files from the system.

Health Insurance 88

Health Insurance Hospitals HIPAA Licensing 88

MedTrainer

APRIL 24, 2024

With nearly 1,100 health insurance companies in the U.S., It includes 12 insurers offering plans in more than eight states – just two cover all 50 states and the District of Columbia. the opportunities for providers to serve patients seem endless. However, only a few payers can be considered nationwide.

Licensing 52

Licensing Health Insurance Hospitals 52

HIT Consultant

JULY 12, 2023

Availability Affect currently holds outpatient treatment licenses in 20 states and aims to serve a majority of the U.S. The company partners with the largest health insurance payers in the country, including UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Humana, Molina, and Centene. population by the end of 2023.

Licensing 52

Licensing Health Insurance 52

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 18, 2022

The types of information exposed included names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, state-issued I.D. numbers, financial account numbers, passport numbers, medical information, and/or health insurance information.

Licensing 113

Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance Hospitals 113

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 21, 2022

As previously reported on this site, JDC Healthcare Management detected malware within its IT network on or around August 9, 2021, with the forensic investigation into the security breach confirming the malware was downloaded onto its systems on July 27, 2021. Further information on the data breach has now been obtained.

Ransomware 101

Ransomware Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance 101

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2022

Last week, SRHD confirmed that the email account contained the protected health information of 1,260 individuals. That information may have been ‘previewed’ by an unauthorized individual, although no evidence was found to suggest information had been accessed or downloaded.

Fraud 130

Fraud HIPAA Licensing Health Insurance 130

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.

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COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 Department of Veterans Affairs Licensing 85

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 1, 2022

Around 4 GB of data was uploaded to the leak site and the files contained a selection of data including scanned driver’s licenses, patient records, insurance billing information, and other PHI. La Posada said “a software virus” was downloaded onto its systems that prevented staff from accessing files and email.

Ransomware 137

Ransomware Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance 137

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

These days, it’s not enough to offer a competitive salary and traditional benefits like health insurance and a 401k. 2: DaaS Streamlines Workflows Across Ecosystems It’s a common experience: a license for editing software works on iOS but not Android. Phones and tablets aren’t the flashiest perk a company can offer.

Licensing 98

Licensing Health Insurance 98

Verisys

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Providers, employers, health plans, and payers use these numbers for billing purposes. 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.

Fraud 97

Fraud HIPAA Medicare Medicare 97

MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (MSBMI) is responsible for regulating and licensing medical professionals in Mississippi, ensuring high standards of practice and safeguarding public health. Telemedicine, as the state defines it, must be held in “real-time” with interactive audio and video.

Compliance 52

Compliance Telemedicine Licensing Public Health 52

MedTrainer

MARCH 28, 2024

Licensing and credentialing were introduced to regulate healthcare professionals and ensure minimum standards of care. Clinical & Administrative Departments Adheres to regulations and guidelines within their specific licensing boards and department policies and procedures. Automated escalation speeds up resolution.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Officers Licensing Regulatory Compliance 52

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

The forensic investigation confirmed its systems had been accessed by an unauthorized individual between December 5, 2022, and December 21, 2022, and files had been downloaded. The breach was detected on December 21, 2022, when suspicious activity was identified within its network.

Ransomware 80

Ransomware Hospitals Medical Billing HIPAA 80

MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines a home health aide as a professional who “monitors the condition of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and helps them with daily living activities.” Home health aides should review requirements for their specific state to remain in compliance.

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Fraud Licensing 52

Compliancy Group

JANUARY 6, 2022

Sensitive files containing PHI including patient names, provider names, dates of birth, and/or dates of service may have been downloaded from emails and attachments by the threat actor.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Compliance Hospitals 52

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 9, 2022

The forensic investigation found no evidence to suggest any of that information was viewed or downloaded, and no reports have been received of any instances of actual or attempted misuse of the data.

Licensing 120

Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance Hospitals 120

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 27, 2023

The data potentially accessed included names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, financial information, driver’s license numbers, biometric information, diagnosis and treatment information, and health insurance information. UCHealth’s email, electronic health records, and internal files were not impacted.

Ransomware 90

Ransomware HIPAA Fraud Hospitals 90

Verisys

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

An NPI number is shared with other providers, employers, health plans, and payers for billing purposes. CMS.gov’s Administrative Simplification provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( HIPAA ) mandated the adoption of a standard, unique health identifier for each healthcare provider.

Fraud 52

Fraud Medicare Medicare HIPAA 52

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 15, 2023

How to become HIPAA compliant is one of the biggest challenges for many businesses operating in the healthcare and health insurance industries. Not every business operating in the healthcare and health insurance industries is required to become HIPAA compliant. What is HIPAA Compliance? what constitutes a breach (i.e.,

HIPAA 68

HIPAA Compliance Due Diligence Health Insurance 68

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 2, 2023

Prior to providing copies of patient health records, healthcare employees must verify the identity of the patient or the person collecting the records and must ensure records are only released to an individual authorized to receive them. Downloading PHI onto Unauthorized Devices. Are HIPAA violations common?

HIPAA 108

HIPAA Compliance Hospitals Medicare 108