HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the paper, the HHS indicated it will be adopting a carrot-and-stick approach by developing voluntary Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector Cybersecurity Goals (CPGs) that consist of cybersecurity measures that will have the greatest impact on security along with an update to the HIPAA Security Rule to add new cybersecurity requirements.

Ransomware 122

Ransomware HIPAA Hospitals Compliance 122

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 15, 2023

According to the notification letters, there was no encryption of systems, access was not gained to its electronic medical record system, and the network remained available to staff and patients. ” The attack was conducted by the Hive ransomware group, which was the subject of a law enforcement takedown in January 2023.

Ransomware 93

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Medicaid 93

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. Are all communications secure and private?

Compliance 99

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

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The exposed information included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, dates of service, medical record numbers, Medicaid numbers, and some limited clinical information, such as treatment and diagnosis codes. Luke’s Health Reports Third Party Data Breach appeared first on HIPAA Journal. The post St.

Electronic Medical Records 79

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 79

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. Are all communications secure and private?

Compliance 52

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

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 16, 2023

Florida Medical Clinic, NorthStar Emergency Medical Services, Denver Public Schools, Wichita Urology Group, and The Bone & Joint Clinic have recently reported hacking incidents and the exposure and potential theft of protected health information. 95% of the compromised files only included an individual’s name.

Electronic Medical Records 65

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 65