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Washington Hospital Pays $240,000 HIPAA Penalty After Security Guards Access Medical Records

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 15, 2023

The HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) investigates all reported breaches of the protected health information of 500 or more individuals and some smaller breaches to determine if the breach was caused by the failure to comply with the HIPAA Rules.

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DOJ Settles Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative Case with CHS and Imposes a $930,000 Penalty

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 16, 2022

This is the first settlement to be reached under the DOJ Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative, which was launched in 2021. CHS staff scanned medical records for the EMR system but saved scanned copies of some of the records on an internal network drive, which could be accessed by non-clinical staff, including Iraqi nationals employed at the site.

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2 DOJ Cyber Fraud Initiative Cases Net Almost $10 Million

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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Editoirial: Benefits of HIPAA for Patients

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 27, 2023

This is the third article in the ‘Benefits of HIPAA’ series, this time around exploring how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its subsequent amendments have benefited patients. A World of Change for Patients It has now been 27 years since HIPAA was signed into law by President Clinton.

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U.S. Healthcare Compliance Frameworks: A Guide for International Vendors

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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First Choice Community Healthcare and Arlington Skin Notify Patients About Cyberattacks

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 5, 2022

Arlington Skin Notifies 17,468 Patients About Electronic Medical Record Data Breach. VPN Solutions managed the electronic medical records of patients of Arlington Skin via the Allscripts practice management solution and electronic medical records platform. Dr. Michelle A.

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CommonSpirit Health Facing Class Action Lawsuit over Ransomware Attack and Data Breach

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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LifeBridge Health Agrees to $9.5 Million Settlement to Resolve 2016 Data Breach Claims

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.

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HITECH Compliance

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.

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Another Lawsuit Filed Against Connexin Software Over 2.2 Million-Record Data Breach

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.

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SuperCare Health Sued Over 318,000-Record Data Breach

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.

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Importance of Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare

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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Up to 170,450 Patients Affected by Cyberattack on the Chattanooga Heart Institute

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.

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Fertility Centers of Illinois Proposes $450,000 Settlement to Resolve Data Breach Lawsuit

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.

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Asante Discovers 9 Years of Unauthorized Medical Record Access by a Physician

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.

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Azura Vascular Care Reports Data Breach Affecting 348,000 Patients

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.

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59% Year-over-year Increase in Exploitable Vulnerabilities in Medical Devices

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.

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Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

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.

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Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

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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HITECH Compliance

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.

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Cyberattacks Reported by Wolfe Clinic, Reiter Affiliated Companies, & SERV Behavioral Health System

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.

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Healthcare Organizations Failing to Assess and Mitigate Supply Chain Risks

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

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Health Care Compliance Brief

Washington Hospital Pays $240,000 HIPAA Penalty After Security Guards Access Medical Records

DOJ Settles Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative Case with CHS and Imposes a $930,000 Penalty

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2 DOJ Cyber Fraud Initiative Cases Net Almost $10 Million

Editoirial: Benefits of HIPAA for Patients

U.S. Healthcare Compliance Frameworks: A Guide for International Vendors

First Choice Community Healthcare and Arlington Skin Notify Patients About Cyberattacks

CommonSpirit Health Facing Class Action Lawsuit over Ransomware Attack and Data Breach

LifeBridge Health Agrees to $9.5 Million Settlement to Resolve 2016 Data Breach Claims

HITECH Compliance

Another Lawsuit Filed Against Connexin Software Over 2.2 Million-Record Data Breach

SuperCare Health Sued Over 318,000-Record Data Breach

Importance of Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare

Up to 170,450 Patients Affected by Cyberattack on the Chattanooga Heart Institute

Fertility Centers of Illinois Proposes $450,000 Settlement to Resolve Data Breach Lawsuit

Asante Discovers 9 Years of Unauthorized Medical Record Access by a Physician

Azura Vascular Care Reports Data Breach Affecting 348,000 Patients

59% Year-over-year Increase in Exploitable Vulnerabilities in Medical Devices

Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

Healthy Data Management: How IT Assists Healthcare Institutions

HITECH Compliance

Cyberattacks Reported by Wolfe Clinic, Reiter Affiliated Companies, & SERV Behavioral Health System

Healthcare Organizations Failing to Assess and Mitigate Supply Chain Risks

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