HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Notification letters were sent to affected individuals in August and information was provided on the steps that individuals can take to reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud, but it would appear that credit monitoring and identity theft protection services are not being offered.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 27, 2023

The stolen information included names, addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, government identification ID numbers, driver’s license numbers, payment/financial institution information, health insurance providers, medical treatment information, medical diagnoses, medications, medical images, and lab test results.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These regulations and laws help maintain patient confidentiality, ensure quality care, and prevent fraud and abuse within the healthcare industry. These requirements are designed to protect patient rights, privacy, and safety, as well as to prevent fraud, abuse, and other improper practices within healthcare organizations.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Healthcare compliance refers to the process of adhering to the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. It also helps prevent fraud, abuse, and errors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and ethical decision-making. What Is Healthcare Compliance? What Are the Consequences of Non-Compliance?

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In some cases, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or financial account information, were also exposed. Salud Family Health said impacted employees and patients have been offered free credit monitoring and identity fraud protection services.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

As government agencies and national regulatory organizations pass more regulations and the need for healthcare services grows, healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) are more important than ever. Facilities increasingly rely on healthcare compliance officers (HCOs) to bridge the gap between government regulation and daily operations.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

The agencies received millions of dollars in funding from Medicaid, which is funded in part by the federal government, and much of that money was meant to pay the wages and benefits of their aides. It can also include health insurance, pension plans, or educational assistance.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. In this blog, we will outline what is non-compliance in healthcare, highlight various non-compliance activities, and explore how healthcare compliance software plays a crucial role in combating non-compliance.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

And like any healthcare professional, HHAs must adhere to the compliance standards that govern quality care. The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines a home health aide as a professional who “monitors the condition of people with disabilities or chronic illnesses and helps them with daily living activities.”

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NY Health Law

JUNE 25, 2019

The Court of Appeals began its decision with a clear and broad statement that the practice of medicine by corporations controlled by non-physicians is prohibited: “Only licensed physicians may practice medicine in New York.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) HIPAA is a pivotal regulation that focuses on the protection of patient health information, enforced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The statute protects patients and federal healthcare programs from fraud and abuse.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Terminology used for the various forms of telehealth technology are summarized below which applies to both general and behavioral health care use. Not all forms of technology are recognized as services which can be reimbursed by health insurance. This includes understanding various fraud and abuse laws.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 31, 2022

The FTC’s increasing interest in health information that sits outside of HHS/OCR’s reach is likely to only expand in light of health-related metaverse use cases. The healthcare system in the United States is governed by an expansive network of state and federal laws, including the aforementioned HIPAA regulations.

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C&M Health Law

JUNE 15, 2021

bribery, fraud, misuse). Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can present several areas of exposure. Businesses can demonstrate and partner with governments and other stakeholders to strive for this balance, rather than responding to challenges by overly limiting the efficacy of the data supply chain.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 24, 2023

The team’s roles are to investigate and audit the Department’s operations to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the Department, and also to audit and investigate potential crimes against the Department. Subsequent Acts of Congress increased the OIG’s regulatory authority to prevent crimes against the Department.

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Provider Trust

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The government and private whistleblowers have increasingly targeted PE firms’ portfolio companies and the firms themselves. What about license verification and screening? Government Oversight On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act into law.

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M

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AIHC

JANUARY 5, 2023

Understanding the Basics of Medicare Medicare is a national health insurance program for Social Security recipients over 65 or permanently disabled. You should also report any instances of fraud or abuse to the proper authorities. If you discover any non-compliance, take corrective action immediately.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T. Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St. Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

health care spending hits $4.5 Yale New Haven sale key to Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says YNHH sale ‘paramount’ to CT Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says Connecticut hospital cut ED visits by nearly 50% Hartford HealthCare unveils new ‘health desk’ model Connecticut physician sentenced for $2.6M

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

to settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No. 4 Rankings show average health across Northeast Michigan MINNESOTA Essentia Health Opens $900M Replacement Hospital In Duluth, Minn. Louis health system finalizes merger with another Missouri health system St. ranked by U.S.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

in billing fraud Arizona system names new CEO Banner Health CEO Peter Fine to retire after 24 years, handing the reins to health system president Four UArizona bioscience startups selected for Flinn Foundation program Gov. s health, hospital chief says Raising Ky.’s

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Mary’s welcome new board members Northeast Georgia Health System named one of nation’s top workplaces for diversity HAWAII How Adventist Health Castle achieved becoming a verified Level III Trauma Center Queen’s debuts $4.5M continues crackdown on nursing homes, 2 more cited for poor care and ‘massive fraud’ Wow!

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

health dept. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. Elizabeth Healthcare to open doors of new Cancer Center-Dearborn in Southeastern Indiana St. processed 1.5

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Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

Martin redirecting ambulances due to flooding MAINE MaineHealth CFO announces retirement Sen. million bird flu shots to U.S. million bird flu shots to U.S.

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Hall Render

MAY 24, 2024

New York health plans pitch merger NYC hospital-building boom on Upper East Side roils upper-crust residents NYU Langone opens ASC in NYC Urgent care center ranks No. health director Care New England reports $1.9M Chicago children’s hospital completes cyberattack recovery CommonSpirit posts $365M quarterly loss, -3.9% gain in Q2 R.I.

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Hall Render

APRIL 28, 2023

on EHR upgrade New SSM Health children’s developmental center opening today Illinois Capitol bills would give more money to community health centers Illinois physician selected for year-long NASA Mars simulation HSHS St.

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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

Michigan’s CCBHCs, Health Homes helping thousands receive quality whole-person care Sparrow hospitals get new names after Michigan Medicine acquisition Michigan Medicine Celebrates Construction Milestone for the D. Health system settles orthopedic False Claims allegations for $36.5M ’ ‘We don’t need it all’: R.I.’s

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Hall Render

MARCH 17, 2023

NATIONAL AMA pressures federal government to fix prior authorization problem plaguing radiology AHA pushes back on new 340B alliance Biden’s $6.8T in Indiana aging-in-place work.

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

DOJ Settles First Case Under Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. California health bureaucracy prevails in nursing home dumping suit. California physician, patient recruiter charged with $36M Medicare fraud. Sutter Health defeats $411M class-action antitrust suit. Lee Health, Cleveland Clinic enter heart healthcare alliance.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 20, 2023

joint venture Hospitalist Companies Agree To Pay Nearly $4.4 We want to know. 1 start as federal regulators give final OK Pfizer to cut costs by $3.5B.

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Hall Render

MAY 5, 2023

acquisition of Oak Street Health to expand primary care footprint Did Hospitals Violate EMTALA by Failing to Provide Abortion Care? expansion — 6 things to know Why Baptist Health isn’t rushing employees back to the office Kentucky is facing a health care shortage.

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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

Penn Medicine to build cancer center in $400M project Pennsylvania hospital to pay $12K in overtime dispute Philadelphia health nonprofit lands $48.3M city pays hospital system $450K to settle over $1M in EMS claims 18 Wisconsin hospitals named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals in the U.S.

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Hall Render

APRIL 21, 2023

health-tech startup MemoryWell pivots, eyes new funding to roll out software for insurers Department of Veterans Affairs health system kicks off multiyear Greater Washington expansion Georgetown to open Southeast D.C. no longer calls for masks at all health care facilities to fight COVID-19, Gov.

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