HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The exposed information included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, clinical/diagnosis information, health insurance member ID numbers, medical record numbers, and Medicare or Medicaid numbers. No evidence of data theft or misuse of information has been detected.

Health Insurance 115

Health Insurance Licensing Fraud HIPAA 115

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.

Licensing 72

Licensing Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Health Insurance 72

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Affected patients had their names, birth dates, patient numbers, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and/or health insurance information exposed. The post 877,500 Individuals Affected by Ransomware Attack on Prosthetics & Orthotics Provider appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

Ransomware 107

Ransomware Fraud Licensing HIPAA 107

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 19, 2022

A review of the files on the compromised servers confirmed that protected health information such as patient names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and diagnosis and treatment information had been exposed. The DOL and the U.S.

Fraud 95

Fraud Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance 95

MedTrainer

APRIL 22, 2024

While adherence to these guidelines is voluntary, organizations implementing effective compliance programs are better equipped to identify and address potential compliance risks, mitigate fraud and abuse, and uphold the integrity of healthcare programs and services. Ensure suppliers are adequately trained on HIPAA privacy and security rules.

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Compliance HIPAA Licensing Fraud 52

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2022

Ultimate Care said no reports have been received that indicate there has been any misuse of patient information; however, as a precaution against identity theft and fraud, individuals whose Social Security numbers were impacted have been offered complimentary one-year memberships with a credit monitoring service.

Health Insurance 109

Health Insurance Licensing Ransomware Fraud 109

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Those emails contained patient information such as names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical information, health insurance information, driver’s license numbers, and state ID numbers. The post Data Breaches Reported by Henderson & Walton Women’s Center & Genesis Health Care Inc.

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Licensing Health Insurance Fraud HIPAA 101

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 22, 2023

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. The post Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Cardiovascular Associates Over 441K-Record Data Breach appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

HIPAA 95

HIPAA Fraud Licensing Health Insurance 95

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.

Fraud 99

Fraud Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 99

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.

Electronic Medical Records 116

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Health Insurance Fraud 116

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. The post Azura Vascular Care Reports Data Breach Affecting 348,000 Patients appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Licensing Health Insurance 83

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Hackers gained access to Umass Memorial Health’s email environment between June 24, 2020 and January 7, 2021, as a result of responses to phishing emails. Claims may also be submitted for extraordinary losses up to a maximum of $5,000, which can include documented, unreimbursed losses to fraud and identity theft.

Fraud 92

Fraud Licensing Health Insurance HIPAA 92

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The attack was detected and blocked by Electromed on June 16, 2021, and the forensic investigation confirmed that files were accessed – and potentially stolen – that included customers’ first and last names, mailing addresses, medical information, and health insurance information.

Ransomware 85

Ransomware Fraud Licensing Health Insurance 85

MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. Licensing and credentialing were introduced to regulate healthcare professionals and ensure minimum standards of care. Compliance in healthcare began to encompass billing, fraud, and abuse prevention.

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Compliance HIPAA Telemedicine ACA 52

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The investigation confirmed hackers had access to, and potentially stole, the protected health information of patients such as names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license information, dates of birth, health insurance, medical treatment information, and financial account information.

HIPAA 93

HIPAA Fraud Licensing Health Insurance 93

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 18, 2023

The information in the compromised email account included full names, home addresses, dates of birth, medical and treatment information, health insurance information, and billing and claims information, with some individuals also having their Social Security numbers, financial account information, and driver’s license numbers compromised.

HIPAA 80

HIPAA Fraud Licensing Health Insurance 80

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

– over the data breach that allege the company was negligent for failing to implement appropriate safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient information, that Somnia failed to comply with FTC guidelines and the HIPAA Rules and had not followed industry standards for data security.

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HIPAA Fraud Licensing Health Insurance 84

HIPAA Journal

JULY 20, 2022

While data theft could not be determined, the affected email accounts contained the protected health information of patients of 19 of its hospitals, including names, birth dates, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, driver’s license, and healthcare data. The breach occurred two months previously.

Fraud 112

Fraud Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance 112

HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2023

MMC said it was unable to determine whether files were accessed or removed from its network; however, the parts of the network that were accessed contained files that included the protected health information of 559,000 patients. Many of the individuals affected were minors.

Medicaid 73

Medicaid Medicaid Health Insurance Licensing 73

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.

Fraud 69

Fraud Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 69

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 31, 2023

At the time of publication, the company’s name does not appear on the HIPAA Breach Report. It is also providing credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration services for a year. The post PHI Included in Mom’s Meals Data Breach appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Medicare Medicare HIPAA Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

AUGUST 31, 2023

It also helps prevent fraud, abuse, and errors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and ethical decision-making. What Is HIPAA and How Does It Impact Healthcare Compliance? This process typically includes confirming educational degrees, licenses, certifications, work history, and references.

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Compliance Compliance Officers HIPAA Fraud 52

Compliancy Group

MARCH 8, 2023

The Medicare Exclusion Database can trace its roots to 1996, when HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) was signed into law. HIPAA authorized the OIG to provide guidance to the healthcare industry, to prevent fraud and abuse, and to promote high levels of ethical and lawful conduct.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare Fraud HIPAA 52

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.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Fraud Licensing Health Insurance 52

MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Here are some common non-compliance activities: Failure to Maintain HIPAA Compliance: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets strict guidelines for safeguarding patient health information. This includes training modules and tools for secure data management.

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Compliance Informed Consent HIPAA Medical Billing 52

HIPAA Journal

MAY 25, 2022

SAC Health said it is unaware of any actual or attempted misuse of patient data as a result of the break-in; however, as a precaution against identity theft and fraud, affected individuals have been offered complimentary credit monitoring services. Notification letters were sent to those individuals on May 3, 2022.

Ransomware 126

Ransomware Fraud HIPAA Licensing 126

Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Sensitive Information Stolen The investigation revealed that personal information such as: Full names Social Security numbers Financial account details Passport numbers Medical records Health insurance policy information Dates of birth Credit or debit card information These had been removed from Lakeland’s network. Please Wait.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Compliance Health Insurance Fraud 52

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 25, 2023

On February 13, 2023, NationsBenefits confirmed that the data compromised in the attack included protected health information such as name, address, phone number, gender, date of birth, health insurance number, medical ID number, Social Security number, date(s) of service, medical device or product purchased, and provider/caregiver name.

Health Insurance 85

Health Insurance Public Health Ransomware Fraud 85

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.

COVID-19 Vaccine 83

COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 Department of Veterans Affairs Licensing 83

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.

Compliance 52

Compliance Fraud HIPAA Governance 52

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Wolfe Clinic said names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, diagnostic information, and health insurance information were potentially compromised. At the time of issuing notifications, Wolfe Clinic had not received any reports of identity theft and fraud related to the Eye Care Leaders data breach.

Electronic Medical Records 77

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud HIPAA 77

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Those emails contained patient information such as names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical information, health insurance information, driver’s license numbers, and state ID numbers. The information exposed varied from patient to patient. Notification letters were sent to all affected individuals in August.

Fraud 52

Fraud Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance 52

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2022

Catholic Health said the compromised information included patient names, provider names, dates of birth, dates of service, health insurance information, and/or medical record numbers. The post Spokane Regional Health District Announces Second Phishing Attack in 3 Months appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

Fraud 129

Fraud HIPAA Licensing Health Insurance 129

HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Data compiled by HIPAA Journal from breach reports submitted to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) show the number of data breaches reported by HIPAA-regulated entities continues to increase every year. Editor-in-Chief, HIPAA Journal. Medical records are highly prized, but why are medical records so valuable to criminals?

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Ransomware HIPAA Health Insurance Hospitals 112

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

That information included names, dates of birth, account numbers, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, medical and treatment information, and other sensitive data. Million Settlement to Resolve Ransomware Lawsuit appeared first on HIPAA Journal. million employees and patients.

Ransomware 65

Ransomware Fraud HIPAA Licensing 65

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Salud Family Health said affected employees and patients have been offered free credit monitoring and identity fraud protection services, and security policies and procedures are being reviewed and will be updated to protect against future cyberattacks. New York-Presbyterian Hospital Discovers Breach Affecting up to 12,000 Patients.

Ransomware 82

Ransomware Health Insurance Hospitals Fraud 82

Compliancy Group

MARCH 25, 2024

A comprehensive due diligence checklist will cover areas such as licensing requirements, contractual agreements, fraud prevention measures, and risk management protocols. Financial Compliance: Safeguarding Resources Financial stability is vital for sustaining high-quality healthcare services.

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Due Diligence Compliance Informed Consent Fraud 52