HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The San Francisco, CA-based law firm, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, is facing a class action lawsuit over a ransomware attack and data breach that was detected on March 13, 2023. The law firm offered the affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Epic, Nordic, Galen Healthcare and Chartis Group won big in the 2022 Best in KLAS Awards, the research and insights firm announced Tuesday. Meanwhile, Nordic won for top Overall IT Services Firm, along with HIT Implementation Leadership (Large). Security and Privacy. Patient Privacy Monitoring. Doximity Dialer.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Troy, MI-based fully integrated professional advisory and asset management firm, Rehmann, has recently been confirmed as being in full compliance with the federally mandated standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the HITECH Act.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2023

A New York law firm that suffered a LockBit ransomware attack has agreed to pay a financial penalty of $200,000 to the New York Attorney General to resolve alleged violations of New York General Business Law and the Privacy and Security Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Hall Render

APRIL 23, 2024

Transactions in the health care space are especially complicated, layering health care regulatory and reimbursement considerations on top of a complex securities, antitrust, privacy and security framework. The post Private Equity Deal Spotlight | Weekly Update appeared first on Law Firm | Health Care Law Firm in the USA | Hall Render.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

A cybersecurity firm was engaged to investigate the disruption and confirmed that unauthorized individuals accessed its network and exfiltrated files containing the personal information of residents. Notification letters were mailed to the affected individuals on April 5, 2024.

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Ransomware Fraud Licensing HIPAA 96

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 9, 2023

The lawsuit alleges negligence, invasion of privacy, unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of confidence and seeks damages, restitution, and injunctive relief. The law firm issued a statement about the lawsuit, which was recently filed in Hillsborough County. The security breach was detected on May 31, 2023.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 26, 2023

What You Should Know: HealthLock , a leading medical fraud and overbilling protection solution, today unveiled insightful findings from a recent attitudinal study exploring how adults in the United States feel about healthcare, from claims and billing to medical fraud and privacy.

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Hall Render

APRIL 17, 2024

Transactions in the health care space are especially complicated, layering health care regulatory and reimbursement considerations on top of a complex securities, antitrust, privacy and security framework. Julie Blasingim has been appointed as the CEO of Univo IRB, a clinical research company backed by QHP Capital, a PE firm in Raleigh.

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Hall Render

APRIL 2, 2024

Transactions in the health care space are especially complicated, layering health care regulatory and reimbursement considerations on top of a complex securities, antitrust, privacy and security framework. Midwest-based PE firm Monument MicroCap Partners has closed a transaction with Tampa-based Champion Wellness Centers.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 1, 2022

There have been multiple reports that the mental health apps provided by Talkspace and BetterHelp are collecting, mining, and disseminating private client information to third parties, including big tech firms such as Google and Facebook. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of mental health apps grew rapidly.

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Hall Render

APRIL 9, 2024

Transactions in the health care space are especially complicated, layering health care regulatory and reimbursement considerations on top of a complex securities, antitrust, privacy and security framework. Surgical Notes is backed by Capstreet, a Houston-based lower middle market PE firm. securing $677M in total capital commitments.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 10, 2023

a national health care-focused law firm, continues to reinforce its commitment to provide exceptional client service to the health care industry with the recent addition of Philip Davis to its Indianapolis office. Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C.,

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Hall Render is pleased to announce Jennifer Davis has joined the firm in its Detroit office. Jennifer provides invaluable guidance to her clients in navigating multifaceted issues related to FDA and life sciences, health information technology, HIPAA privacy and security, IT procurement, and supply chain services and strategies.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 31, 2022

NYSE American: CTEK), a leading cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, and IT audit firm helping organizations in highly regulated industries navigate emerging security and privacy issues, announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Clearwater Compliance LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “Clearwater”), […].

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Hall Render

MARCH 26, 2024

Transactions in the health care space are especially complicated, layering health care regulatory and reimbursement considerations on top of a complex securities, antitrust, privacy and security framework. Frazier Healthcare Partners (Seattle, WA) acquired RevSpring , a financial services company, from GTCR, a private equity firm.

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2024

Transactions in the health care space are especially complicated, layering health care regulatory and reimbursement considerations on top of a complex securities, antitrust, privacy and security framework. Frazier Healthcare Partners (Seattle, WA) acquired RevSpring , a financial services company, from GTCR, a private equity firm.

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Health Law Advisor

JULY 13, 2023

The FTC alleged that Premom broke its privacy promises to consumers by disclosing user’s sensitive health data to Google and AppsFlyer and by sharing other personal information with two firms in China. On June 22, 2021, the FTC finalized a settlement with Flo Health, Inc.,

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 3, 2023

When Amazon announced its intention to acquire One Medical, consumer groups and privacy advocates expressed concern about the potential for misuse of patient data, with many analysts believing that data acquisition was a driving factor behind the deal. privacy law, which they said is “both aging and incomplete.”

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Hall Render is pleased to announce Waseem Chachar has joined the firm in its Indianapolis office. Waseem assists clients in remaining compliant with HIPAA and HITECH, as well as other state and federal privacy authorities.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 11, 2024

Unfortunately, if that data is compromised, it can devastate patient privacy and company reputations. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated (and frequent), insurers must reassess the risk associated with providing coverage to these firms. This heightened risk landscape emphasizes the need for robust cybersecurity measures.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

An alarming number of websites used to deliver opioid addiction treatment and recovery services contain data sharing and privacy risks, according to a new report from the Opioid Policy Institute (OPI) and Legal Action Center (LAC).

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The lawsuit seeks class action status, a jury trial, damages, extended credit monitoring services, attorneys’ fees, and equitable and injunctive relief to ensure that users of its app have their privacy protected. Edward-Elmhurst Health The lawsuit against Edward-Elmhurst Health – Arnold Stein and Diane Miller V.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 22, 2024

A third-party cybersecurity firm was engaged to investigate the breach and it was determined on January 5, 2024, that the email account had been accessed by an unauthorized individual at various times between Sep. MHN said it takes privacy and security seriously and has taken steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 18, 2020

More than 70 percent of respondents polled by cybersecurity firm CynergisTek say they'll keep using telehealth services, even once the pandemic subsides. But they also say privacy and data security are big concerns – and that breaches involving virtual care technologies could cause them to stop using telehealth or switch physicians.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 15, 2022

The purpose of HIPAA’s rules and regulations is to ensure the privacy of patients’ protected health information (PHI). We value your privacy, by submitting this form you are indicating that you have read and agree to the Terms of Use on [link] Please Wait. How HIPAA Affects the Role of Business Associates – The Basics. Learn More! ×

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 18, 2022

According to the law firm Ladendorf Law of Indianapolis, which spoke with six women who were notified about the privacy breach by Deaconess Health System, the unauthorized first occurred no later than June 2020. According to attorney Taylor Ivy, all six of the women said the first contact occurred in bars in the West Side of the city.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 19, 2023

The FTC determined that Easy Healthcare failed to implement reasonable privacy and data security measures, in violation of the FTC Act. Premom broke its promises and compromised consumers’ privacy,” said Samuel Levine, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “We

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By transitioning to dedicated hardware in a data center, you regain full control over your servers and can chart your own course when it comes to updates and implementing security and privacy measures mandated by HIPAA regulations. This gives you unquestioned control over data location as well as security and privacy practices.

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American Medical Compliance

DECEMBER 21, 2023

However, data breaches, privacy violations, and subpar care can harm the very individuals healthcare is meant to serve. Navigating this intricate terrain successfully requires a firm grasp of digital do’s and don’ts. The demand for healthcare services is not only constant but escalating.

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The Health Law Firm

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law and Hartley Brooks, Law Clerk, The Health Law Firm Facebook agreed to the largest ever data-privacy settlement in December 2022. By George F. Indest III, J.D., The $725 million settlement comes after nearly five years of litigation and contentious negotiations.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 30, 2022

– A new report by KLAS examines several such firms (and one cross-industry firm) to determine who effectively assists in reducing risk, engages closely with clients, and exceeds expectations. CynergisTek : In May 2022, the firm entered into agreement to be acquired by Clearwater. The firm spoke plain English.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 28, 2023

Healthcare hacking incidents are increasing, there are new regulatory requirements and compliance initiatives due to Dobbs and Pixel use, and lawsuits against healthcare organizations over privacy violations are soaring. Law firms have been quick to sue healthcare organizations over these privacy breaches.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 22, 2023

The lawsuit was filed on March 15, 2023, by the law firm Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman PLLC on behalf of plaintiff, Samuel Lee. The plaintiff and class members now face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud as their private information is now in the hand of cybercriminals.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 30, 2023

Shield Data Network streamlines, centralizes and secures the process of obtaining medical records for cases or claims and saves its clients time, reduces the administrative burden of retrieving medical records, and ensures data privacy. The post Shield Data Network Confirmed as HIPAA Compliant appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Both health systems are named as defendants in a lawsuit recently filed by law firm Herman Herman & Katz on behalf of plaintiff John Doe, and similarly situated individuals. At the time of writing, neither health system has reported such a breach to OCR.

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Health Populi

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

As technology continues to re-shape consumers’ experiences and expectations with health/care, retail, travel and work, peoples’ concerns about data privacy are also growing as observed by a 2020 consumer trends forecast from GlobalWebIndex, Connecting the dots. First, some overall context to the study. and United Kingdom.

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