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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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 forensic investigation confirmed the threat actor behind the attack exfiltrated files containing protected health information.

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Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Fraud 79

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 15, 2022

The incident involved the exposure and potential theft of the protected health information of 318,400 patients, including names, addresses, birth dates patient account numbers, medical record numbers, health insurance information, testing, diagnostic, treatment, and claims information.

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Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Health Insurance Fraud 111

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. Michael Medical Center. Lawsuits often fail when they are based solely on an elevated risk of identity theft and fraud.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Azura Vascular Care, a Pennsylvania-based operator of 70 outpatient vascular centers and ambulatory surgery centers in 25 states and Puerto Rico, notified the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights last month about a cybersecurity incident involving the protected health information of 348,000 patients. The incident was detected on November 9, 2023.

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Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Licensing Health Insurance 79

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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Licensing Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Health Insurance 71

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. The lawsuit – Monegato, et al.

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Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Fraud Medicaid 78

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Challenges in Medical Data Management The healthcare sector contains an abundance of confidential information related to patients, medical procedures, treatments, and population health. This includes personal data, medical histories, laboratory results, insurance numbers, and more. Pros: Scalable for different needs.

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Electronic Medical Records Doctors HIPAA Pharmaceutical Industry 105

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Challenges in Medical Data Management The healthcare sector contains an abundance of confidential information related to patients, medical procedures, treatments, and population health. This includes personal data, medical histories, laboratory results, insurance numbers, and more.

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Electronic Medical Records Doctors HIPAA Hospitals 106

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. name, phone number). healthcare. healthcare.

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

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 8, 2023

Paul Hoffman – has had his access to the electronic medical record system terminated. The types of information accessed included names, demographic information, and treatment information. The types of information accessed included names, demographic information, and treatment information.

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Electronic Medical Records Doctors Fraud Licensing 70

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Checklist for Individual & Small Group Practices Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM This article provides an overview of Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) and basic checklist of policies and procedures for compliance of smaller health care organizations.

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

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. The attack exposed the protected health information of 542,776 current and former Wolfe Clinic patients. Wolfe Clinic, P.C The Hive ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud HIPAA 73

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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