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Settlement Agreed with Florida Children’s Health Insurance Website Contractor to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

HIPAA Journal

FHKC is a state-created entity that offers health and dental insurance to children in Florida between the ages of 5 and 18. FHKC receives Medicaid funds and state funds for providing health insurance programs for children in Florida.

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Another Resolution by DOJ Pursuant to its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative Highlights Continued Efforts to Hold Companies Accountable for Ensuring Data are Secured

Health Care Law Brief

In 2013, Jelly Bean contracted with the Florida Health Kids Corporation (“ FHKC ”)—a state-created entity that offers health and dental insurance for Florida children—to create, host, and maintain HealthyKids.org, where, in part, parents and others could apply for state Medicaid insurance coverage for eligible children.

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What is a HIPAA Violation?

HIPAA Journal

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was introduced to simplify the administration of healthcare, eliminate wastage, prevent healthcare fraud, and ensure employees could maintain healthcare coverage between jobs. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To? What are the 3 types of HIPAA violations?

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Updated Compliance Tool for Developers of Mobile Health Apps

Hall Render

Among other issues, developers and providers of mobile health apps should consider the following: Reimbursement – An increasing number of health care payors are reimbursing for certain digital health technology services.

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State of HIPAA – May 2023 Report

HIPAA Journal

It has been 27 years since President Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) into law, but compliance is still proving a challenge for many HIPAA-regulated entities. Risks must be assessed and remediations prioritized to ensure the risks that are most likely to be exploited are addressed first.

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The Devil may be in the Details of the Part II No Surprises Act IFR

Health Care Law Brief

Additionally, the Part II Rule provides that providers or facilities who act in good faith and with reasonable due diligence will not fail to comply with these requirements upon making an error in a good faith estimate, provided that they correct the information as soon as practicable. 2] See 86 Fed.