Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Unlike credit card numbers, which can be quickly canceled, medical information remains useful for years, offering opportunities for identity theft, fraud, and even blackmail. Department of Health and Human Services, ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector have risen by a staggering 264%. According to the U.S.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 9, 2023

The HHS’ Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center has issued a threat brief to highlight the types of cyber threat actors that target the health and public health sector (HPH), and their differing objectives, tactics, techniques, and procedures.

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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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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

In December 2020, the practice fell victim to a ransomware attack that saw hackers encrypt medical records and gain access to the electronic protected health information of 6,800 individuals. Read more… Guam Memorial Hospital Authority Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, the operator of a public hospital in the U.S.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2023

Here are seven identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities that can reveal a patient’s data and expose these healthcare organizations to fraud and fines: Limited budgets. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is currently investigating hundreds of cases associated with these phishing and hacking scams. Ransomware.

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

AHA asks HHS to continue the public health emergency until conditions stabilize. Considerations for Social Determinants of Health Screening Design. COVID-19 public health emergency set to be extended. Covid-19 remains a public health emergency in US, administration says. Medicare fraud.

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MAY 13, 2022

Oscar Health To Exit Colorado, Arkansas. Prism pays $650K to settle Medi-Cal fraud claims filed in San Diego. Synergy Health Partners Acquires SoCal Anesthesia Solutions, Inc. Newsom Proposes $125M Package To Expand Access To Reproductive Health Care In California. Now Durango’s public health agency is sounding the alarm.

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MAY 17, 2024

NATIONAL A deep dive into health system and health plan Q1 earnings Amazon building ‘modern pharmacy’ of the future: Medical Officer Breaking down the FTC noncompete ban, its impact on healthcare CISA, HHS warn healthcare of Black Basta ransomware attacks CMS extends Medicaid waivers to 2025 Could providers be liable in Change outage?

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

for schools’ health care Delaware paid over $12 million more on weight loss drugs than expected, trend increases to follow Department of Public Health launches Health Equity Institute, mission to train professionals in social determinants of health FLORIDA 3 local Ascension St. Vincent’s hospitals make U.S.

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JULY 26, 2024

for schools’ health care Delaware paid over $12 million more on weight loss drugs than expected, trend increases to follow Department of Public Health launches Health Equity Institute, mission to train professionals in social determinants of health FLORIDA 3 local Ascension St. Vincent’s hospitals make U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M Here’s why Ransomware gang reportedly selling Prospect Medical patient data Ransomware attack not the only headache for Prospect Medical Ridgecrest Regional Hospital receives $5.5

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JUNE 7, 2024

SSM Health hospital doubles ED capacity Mercy settles data breach lawsuit for $1.8M facility Southern Research CEO talks biotech incubator, future of Birmingham medicine ALASKA Juneau’s hospital is bleeding cash. Grassley questions Ascension’s use of private equity-controlled staffing firm Skilled nursing facility to get new owner St.

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JUNE 21, 2024

To Settle Telehealth Fraud Accusations State Health Dept, Hospital Association Honor Yale New Haven Hospital D.C. Vanda Pharmaceuticals again rejects buyout overtures, saying they ‘undervalue’ company Skin health clinic educates Southeast DC neighbors DELAWARE ChristianaCare receives $1 million gift from the Rocco A.

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AUGUST 9, 2024

million Mercy Iowa City Creditors Finally Getting Paid Northwest Iowa hospital, MercyOne in Primghar, to close next month Steindler Orthopedic opens clinic in Cedar Rapids Radiologist breaks ground on $250M health campus CSA opens new location as it seeks to retain workers, deliver services Iowa nursing homes owe taxpayers $10.7

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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 s health, hospital chief says Raising Ky.’s

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

million settlement over false claims allegations Local health care system names new CFO Ransomware Groups Attack 3 Healthcare Providers SSM SLU Hospital nurses walk off the job for second strike this year, demanding better pay, safer conditions St. of Health Won’t Release Details R.I. Louis-area urgent care chain to pay $9.1

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JUNE 28, 2024

Pritzker joins health officials, advocates to redouble HIV/AIDS prevention efforts Illinois Man Indicted on Several Fraud Charges Linked to COVID Pandemic INDIANA Franciscan Alliance sued by Indy physician for breach of contract, interfering in practice Hamilton County hospital surge comes amid closings elsewhere IU Health’s $2.3B

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

million loss, scraps 145 positions Health systems lock in acquisitions as year draws to a close Kaiser mental health workers’ strike leaves some patients struggling for care Kaiser Permanente Northern California rated highest for quality care MMCC Arranges $4.7M One hospital turned to solar power for help.

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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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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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MARCH 8, 2024

What it’s saying — and not saying Idaho committee passes Medicaid extension for postpartum care Foundation opens fast-track grant cycle for rural health ILLINOIS 20 IL Hospitals Ranked Among The Best In The World: Report 4 hospitals with uncertain futures Attune Medical acquired by Massachusetts-based Haemonetics for $160 million Chicago building with (..)

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APRIL 22, 2022

HHS Secretary Outlines FY 2023 Mental Health Investments at Senate Hearing. HHS Issues Warning to HPH Sector about Hive Ransomware. million in ARP funds to train health workers in local communities. Patient generated data can be a key factor in reducing health inequity. Intermountain Health leader meets staff at St.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

NATIONAL 75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states 28 Senators Push CMS to Scrap Nursing Home Staffing Mandate AHA Calls for HHS to Drop Website Tracking Technology Rule AHA responds to requests for stakeholder input on health data privacy, AI   AHA warns hospitals about data ‘time bombs’ AHA: HHS should withdraw health-data (..)

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

NATIONAL 75,000 health care workers could soon strike in five states 28 Senators Push CMS to Scrap Nursing Home Staffing Mandate AHA Calls for HHS to Drop Website Tracking Technology Rule AHA responds to requests for stakeholder input on health data privacy, AI   AHA warns hospitals about data ‘time bombs’ AHA: HHS should withdraw health-data (..)

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

4 Health Systems Join Provider-Created Data Collective to Improve Care. Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. Main Line Health shifts pediatric affiliation to CHOP after 25 years with Nemours. Delaware public health officials working to expand monkeypox vaccine access.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Luke’s surgeons open independent Idaho orthopedic clinic Court dismisses legal case over Idaho health grants, but investigation isn’t over Saint Alphonsus to break ground on new medical health plaza in Caldwell Portneuf Medical Center experienced a ransomware attack. to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M

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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

doctor talks importance of diversity in health care Illinois hospital CEO dismissed amid board investigation Illinois paid sick leave legislation heading to Gov. medical workers 4 takeaways from Braselton hospital expansion presentation HAWAII Hawaii Gov. What does it take to keep RNs happy?

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MARCH 11, 2022

FBI sounds alarm on ransomware group targeting US organizations. How Nonprofit Hospitals, Health Systems Compensate Executives. Encompass Health’s home health unit attracts acquisition interest-sources. COVID-19 cases dwindle, but Alabama lawmakers continue push for public health reform.

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MAY 26, 2023

Margaret’s CEO warns closure looming without funds Conifer strikes partnership with Illinois hospital Ransomware gang claims it hit Illinois hospital Carle Health Certified as Great Place To Work for 6th Straight Year 20 IL Facilities Ranked Among Americas Best Maternity Hospitals INDIANA Can new Indiana law lower drug costs?

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MARCH 18, 2022

Conti Ransomware Group Continues to Threaten Healthcare. Health Policy Brief: Pandemic-Driven Health Policies To Address Social Needs And Health Equity. Socially Determined unveils metric measuring impact of social connectedness on health outcomes, business performance. Drug Shortages Worsening, Pharmacists Say.

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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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NOVEMBER 4, 2022

UAMS, Arkansas Children’s Launch Program to Improve Mental Health Care for Children in Arkansas. California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Dignity Health announces more than $119M in financial assistance awarded last year. Las Vegas physicians offer free health screenings for the homeless.

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AUGUST 11, 2023

million expansion plan MidState Medical Center seeks permission for $8.4M million expansion plan MidState Medical Center seeks permission for $8.4M

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JUNE 3, 2022

Most members of Generation Z want health care providers to ask about “social determinants of health” No low-hanging fruit: Experts pitch their four big ideas for changing health care. Ransomware spurs weeks, months of IT downtime. Delaware physician group latest spine practice to suffer ransomware attack.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

Luke’s Behavioral Health ARKANSAS LaDonna Johnston Named CEO of Unity Health Update: Hearing to Approve Sale of Wadley Regional Medical Center Rescheduled How Arkansas Children’s is diversifying its workforce Sale hearing for Steward Health, Debtors’ Hospitals in Louisiana and Arkansas moved to Aug.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

Luke’s Behavioral Health ARKANSAS LaDonna Johnston Named CEO of Unity Health Update: Hearing to Approve Sale of Wadley Regional Medical Center Rescheduled How Arkansas Children’s is diversifying its workforce Sale hearing for Steward Health, Debtors’ Hospitals in Louisiana and Arkansas moved to Aug.

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AUGUST 23, 2024

renovation Maryland nursing home under historic oversight after state investigation This MD Hospital Listed Among Americas Greatest In New List Black-owned Laurel radiology practice sues UM Medical System alleging unfair bidding practices MASSACHUSETTS A closer look at the health systems trying to buy Steward’s Mass. hospitals Gov.

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