HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

HIPAA violation cases are compliance investigations that result from a data breach being notified to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or a privacy complaint being submitted to OCR via the complaints portal. There are many different types of HIPAA violation cases.

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HIPAA Ransomware Hospitals Compliance 85

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 15, 2022

The lawsuit also alleges SuperCare Health failed to adhere to the security guidelines and standards of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Federal Trade Commission, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and violated state laws.

Electronic Medical Records 123

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Health Insurance Fraud 123

HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 6, 2022

In March 2018, LifeBridge Health discovered a malware infection that provided unauthorized individuals with access to a server that hosted its electronic medical records, patient registration, and billing systems. Million Settlement to Resolve 2016 Data Breach Claims appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

Electronic Medical Records 119

Electronic Medical Records Fraud COVID-19 HIPAA 119

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 6, 2023

The attack forced the shutdown of its electronic medical record system and caused considerable disruption over several weeks, with the catholic health system having to cancel many appointments. Lawsuits often fail when they are based solely on an elevated risk of identity theft and fraud.

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Ransomware Fraud Electronic Medical Records Hospitals 102

HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

Gaia Software Gaia Software, a provider of electronic medical record and billing management software services to Americare Renal Center, has mailed notification letters to patients whose protected health information was compromised in a February 2024 cyberattack.

Electronic Medical Records 119

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Ransomware Fraud 119

Compliancy Group

AUGUST 31, 2022

Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative (CCFI). Details of DOJ Cyber Fraud Initiative Settlements. Let’s Simplify Compliance Do you need help with HIPAA? × Automated HIPAA Compliance. DOJ Cyber Fraud Initiative and the HIPAA Connection. Compliancy Group can help! Learn More! ×

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Fraud HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Governance 52

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Connexin Software does business as Office Practicum and is a provider of electronic medical records and practice management software for pediatric practices. The lawsuit also alleges a violation of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, which requires notifications to be issued within 60 days of the discovery of a data breach.

Electronic Medical Records 102

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Fraud 102

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2022

It should be noted that the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule requires the HHS and affected individuals to be notified about breaches of protected health information within 60 days of the discovery of a data breach.

Electronic Medical Records 109

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Fraud Medicaid 109

Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Maintaining healthcare compliance includes being vigilant for warning signs of potential waste, abuse, and fraud due to identity theft. Healthcare red flag rules help your organization protect your patients, staff, and financial security from potential medical identity theft.

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Compliance Officers Compliance Electronic Medical Records Fraud 94

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 2, 2023

Notification letters will be sent to the affected individuals in the coming weeks and credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration services will be offered. The post Up to 170,450 Patients Affected by Cyberattack on the Chattanooga Heart Institute appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

Licensing 97

Licensing Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Health Insurance 97

HIPAA Journal

MAY 24, 2024

It has been more than 2 weeks since the ransomware attack on Ascension and its hospitals are still operating under emergency procedures, with staff working with pen and paper due to the inability to access electronic medical records. Law firms and Ascension patients have been working on that assumption.

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Hospitals Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA 79

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 12, 2023

Shields Health Care Group, which provides medical imaging services to more than 50 healthcare facilities, suffered a breach of more than 2 million records, Professional Finance Company, which provides a debt collection service to healthcare organizations, suffered a breach affecting many of its clients and exposed the data of 1.91

Electronic Medical Records 110

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud Public Health 110

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 11, 2023

Hackers could alter patient data resulting in a misdiagnosis or incorrect treatment being delivered, treatment is often delayed due to cyberattacks that take electronic medical record systems and other essential IT systems offline, and cyberattacks often cause financial harm to patients, with attacks often leading to identity theft and fraud.

Electronic Medical Records 96

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud HIPAA 96

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

ORM Fertility said there was no unauthorized access to its electronic medical records (EMR), email, or customer relationship management system (CRM), and financial and insurance information was not exposed.

Electronic Medical Records 71

Electronic Medical Records Fraud HIPAA Health Insurance 71

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Understanding HIPAA is crucial.

Compliance 99

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 99

Compliancy Group

JULY 10, 2024

Compliance with healthcare regulations protects patients, safeguards employee safety, and maintains the security of electronic medical records (EMRs) and cyber networks. If you hold this position, you likely understand what’s at stake in protecting health information and preventing fraud, abuse, and adverse incidents.

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Compliance Officers Compliance Fraud Electronic Medical Records 64

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

in Iowa has recently confirmed that it was affected by the data breach at the electronic medical record provider, Eye Care Leaders. Wolfe Clinic used the myCare Integrity medical records platform, which was accessed by an unauthorized party on or around December 4, 2021, who deleted databases and system configuration files.

Electronic Medical Records 74

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud HIPAA 74

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 8, 2023

Paul Hoffman – has had his access to the electronic medical record system terminated. The post Asante Discovers 9 Years of Unauthorized Medical Record Access by a Physician appeared first on HIPAA Journal. The types of information accessed included names, demographic information, and treatment information.

Electronic Medical Records 72

Electronic Medical Records Doctors Fraud HIPAA 72

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Azura Vascular Care said individuals who had sensitive information exposed such as Social Security numbers have been offered complimentary identity protection, credit monitoring, and fraud resolution services. The post Azura Vascular Care Reports Data Breach Affecting 348,000 Patients appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Licensing Health Insurance 91

Compliancy Group

MARCH 12, 2024

When unauthorized parties gain access to this information, identity theft, fraud, and diminished care often result. Prevent fraud: All parties must comply with laws that prevent fraud and misconduct, such as ordering necessary tests or treatments or billing for services not provided. patients’ protected health information (PHI).

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Compliance Framework Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services Fraud 52

Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The updates provide more detailed guidance for preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, maintaining organization-level compliance programs, and considering infrastructural issues in healthcare compliance. Healthcare investors and boards must understand how their financial arrangements could become factors contributing to non-compliance.

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Compliance Compliance Officers Fraud Electronic Medical Records 52

Compliancy Group

MARCH 19, 2024

Insurance carriers, cloud service providers, pharmacies, medical equipment manufacturers, and other organizations in this industry must comply with various health and safety regulations. It also reduces waste, fraud, and abuse that threaten the efficiency of healthcare delivery and services. healthcare. healthcare.

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Regulatory Compliance Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services ACA 52

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Understanding HIPAA is crucial.

Compliance 52

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 52

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Software developers and applications collaborating with medical institutions are also obliged to adhere to these laws. AWS solutions require software compatible with HIPAA standards.

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Electronic Medical Records Doctors HIPAA Hospitals 122

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Software developers and applications collaborating with medical institutions are also obliged to adhere to these laws. AWS solutions require software compatible with HIPAA standards.

Electronic Medical Records 105

Electronic Medical Records Doctors HIPAA Pharmaceutical Industry 105