HIPAA Journal

MARCH 30, 2023

Ransomware and phishing continue to be the biggest cybersecurity concerns for healthcare organizations according to the February 2023 Current and Emerging Healthcare Cyber Threat Landscape report from Health-ISAC. Ransomware was the biggest concern for 2022 and 2023 with phishing and spear phishing in second.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

Ransomware also leads to significant disruptions in patient care, with 64% of organizations reporting procedure or test delays as a direct result, and 59% citing extended patient stays. Governments are starting to act in response to the growing amount of cyber threats in the healthcare industry.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

EHRs usually contain all the information required for multiple types of fraud, including names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, other government and state ID numbers, health data, and health insurance information. Malware, and especially ransomware, pose a significant threat to EHRs.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 30, 2023

The report also identified several trends in cybercrime, including the increased use of social media platforms as a tool for scams and fraud, the rise of ransomware attacks, and the exploitation of virtual currency transactions. For individuals, cybercrime can result in identity theft, financial fraud, and emotional distress.

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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. Data exfiltration is common in ransomware attacks, but no evidence of data theft was identified during the forensic investigation.

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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. Cheyenne Radiology Group & MRI Reports December 2022 Ransomware Attack Cheyenne Radiology Group & MRI, P.C.

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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. Gateway Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology Ltd.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 25, 2024

For a healthcare entity, the data and information are viewed as extremely valuable as it includes PII as well as other health information that can be used for insurance fraud and identity theft. Troy serves clients in a variety of industries including communications and media, technology, health care, and higher education.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 27, 2023

Norton Healthcare has only disclosed limited information about the attack; however, the BlackCat ransomware group announced that it was behind the cyberattack and leaked some of the data stolen from Norton Healthcare on its data leak site.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

Healthcare is the number one type of data hackers set their sites on, and healthcare identity fraud is prevalent. For example, a report from Sophos found that 66% of healthcare organizations reported ransomware attacks last year, jumping from 34% in 2020. Ransomware attacks will continue to increase.

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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. million individuals was compromised in the attack.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 3, 2023

With the advent of ransomware-as-a-service combined with a lack of resources to investigate attacks in-house for healthcare organizations, elaborate and devastating cyber attacks against healthcare, specifically through business communication channels are likely to increase in scale and sophistication. .

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 30, 2023

The event provides a tremendous opportunity for learning through HIPAA workforce training sessions and keynote speeches from top government officials and leading industry professionals.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JULY 5, 2022

As always, with technology comes data, and experts weighed in on issues like data use, licensing, aggregation, new rules on information blocking, ransomware attacks/cyber insurance, and preparing for disasters, whether natural or human-made. Regulatory and Enforcement Environment. Antitrust and Labor Relations.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Does your organization have materials for patient education and risks of identity theft and medical fraud? Ransomware attacks are also referred to as Cy-X or Cyber extortion. Yes, there are patients that will use someone else’s medical card for services. How do you respond in the event to mitigate a cybersecurity incident?

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

Does your organization have materials for patient education and risks of identity theft and medical fraud? Ransomware attacks are also referred to as Cy-X or Cyber extortion. Yes, there are patients that will use someone else’s medical card for services. How do you respond in the event to mitigate a cybersecurity incident?

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 25, 2022

This is the second-largest number of records reported breached on the government site since 2015. nonprofit organization established to empower and guide consumers, victims, businesses, and governments to minimize risk and mitigate the impact of identity compromise and crime. . Protected health information (PHI) from more than 45.7

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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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HIT Consultant

MAY 9, 2023

As a result, patients feared an increased risk of fraud. While it was not publicized how the attacker gained initial access to the company’s network, plaintiffs argued that it was the DCA’s poor cybersecurity practices that exposed them to the risk of identity theft and fraud. million Ransomware : 3.85 percent, cost: $73.6

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2021

" Healthcare is one of the biggest targets for cybercriminals, alongside the government and the financial services industry. Unsecure telehealth connections can open the door for fraud, phishing and ransomware attacks, with serious reputational and financial consequences. " ADVICE FOR OTHERS.

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Prism pays $650K to settle Medi-Cal fraud claims filed in San Diego. Vendor’s Ransomware Attack Is Latest Supply Chain Warning. Troubled NC nursing home set to lose nearly all its government funding — and patients. Government watchdog: Health care giants improperly denied Medicare benefits. CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

Clair Health partners with Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine UPMC sees lower operating income in 2022 as economic headwinds persist UPMC settles lawsuit with federal government for $8.5

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Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

to settle Medicare fraud claims Maine in top 10 for health care, No. 1 for access in WalletHub ranking VA Maine Healthcare System receives 4 stars CMS quality ratings Maine’s tally of ‘high-performing’ hospitals falls sharply in latest U.S. Louis-area nurses shows staffing shortages, burnout, abuse by patients St.

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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

AUGUST 19, 2022

CISA warns of ransomware threat targeting healthcare, medical organizations. Stockton Doctor and Medical Practice Agree to Pay Nearly $2 Million to Resolve Allegations of Health Care Fraud. PruittHealth CEO: Nursing Home Operators Can’t Break Into Small Markets Without Government Support. Eyes on EMTALA in abortion fights.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M Million Health Care Fraud Conspiracy in Idaho Orthopedic activity in the 5 most underserved states St.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Vincent Partners With Park Plaza Mall on Community Health Programs Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud New Provider in Arkansas Focuses on No-Rush Health Care Walker Foundation Pledges $1M to UAMS Radiation Oncology Center Five nonprofits to split $5.9 Luke’s receives $1.5

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Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

Bipartisan Ky. hospital company Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute appoints new CEO Kansas City University’s new research center aims to answer: ‘How do we keep people well?’ in costs, report finds Pennsylvania hospital staff vote for union removal St.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

government grant for maternal health care Alabama slides to 50th on nursing home and long-term care report card Ascension sells Alabama hospital Ascension St.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Meet the hospital mega-landlord at the center of the Yale-Prospect deal Prospect-YNHH deal nearing 1 year of waiting for CT approval Connecticut Hospital Association: ‘Collaboration is Vital to Protect Healthcare Access, Advance Affordability’ We tried to quantify how harmful hospital ransomware attacks are for patients.

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

2 sentenced for $48M medical reimbursement account fraud scheme. Massachusetts Doctor Faces Health Care Fraud Charges. New York physician gets 4 years in prison for COVID-19 loan fraud. Federal government investigating over 2 dozen ‘major’ medical data breaches in the Carolinas. NORTH DAKOTA. SOUTH DAKOTA.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

health dept. processed 1.5 Vincent discord reignites after hospital revokes doctors’ privileges New Mexicans to Know: Army veteran Nancy Parson brings passion for health care to Las Cruces Army veteran Nancy Parson brings passion for health care to Las Cruces Missed deadlines lead to $11.5M

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Francis Kansas hospital not rushing replacement for CFO fired for hiding fraud conviction KENTUCKY $6.5M NATIONAL 8.5M Records Impacted By Welltok Data Breach Stemming From MOVEit Hack 60% of employed physicians required to sign noncompetes 6.9

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

But hospitals say they can’t afford to pay California hospital nurses to receive raises of up to 30% California pharmacist pleads guilty to multi-year Medicare fraud scheme Carmichael-based Eskaton pays $5.5 Where does it leave medication abortion in Pa.,

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health Joint Commission says acute, critical access hospitals must join safety network Lawsuit claims UnitedHealth AI wrongfully denies elderly extended care Most Rural U.S. Compensation is key Is spine surgery expansion next for ASCs?

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Hall Render

JANUARY 26, 2024

But doctors are skeptical ILLINOIS 3 independent cardiology groups to know 14 Illinois hospitals rank on new report of ‘America’s 250 Best Hospitals’ Chicago’s NorthShore hospital to pay $55 mln in class-action settlement Ex-Illinois hospital COO pleads guilty in fraud scheme Former Illinois hospital COO admits to illegally pocketing (..)

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