Verisys

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in healthcare is an integrated approach that helps healthcare organizations manage their overall governance, enterprise risk management, and comply with regulatory requirements in a cohesive and aligned manner. What is healthcare data governance? What is GRC in Healthcare?

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Governance Compliance Regulatory Compliance Compliance Framework 52

Bill of Health

JULY 13, 2023

Susannah comes to the Petrie-Flom Center with expertise in reproductive health law policy, genetics, and genomics, and a wealth of experience in nonprofits, academia, and government. We asked Susannah to share a bit about herself and her past work by way of introduction to Bill of Health ’s readers.

Health Insurance 246

Health Insurance Licensing Governance 246

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The list of affected individuals has yet to be finalized, but Covenant Care California has confirmed that the incident involved the following information: name, date of birth, medical information, and/or health insurance information, including diagnosis or treatment information and/or claims and billing information.

Ransomware 79

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Licensing Health Insurance 79

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

Live Oak Surgery Center is unaware of any misuse of patient data. Additional email security measures have been implemented to prevent further account breaches.

Licensing 105

Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance Governance 105

Kaiser Health News

JANUARY 19, 2022

” The changes are part of a 400-page proposed rule governing the federal health insurance marketplace and a few states that use the federal platform for their own exchanges. The new broker provision aims to deter fraudulent sign-ups by clarifying that applicants must attest that the income projections listed are correct.

ACA 71

ACA Health Insurance Licensing Governance 71

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 26, 2021

Medgate's round-the-clock online treatment programme connects patients to licensed specialist doctors; provides e-prescriptions, laboratory requests and certificate of medical teleconsultation; and facilitates medicine delivery. World governments have also delivered telehealth services, free of charge, for their citizens.

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Telemedicine COVID-19 Doctors Licensing 152

MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

State-specific governing bodies, such as the Bureau of Facility Standards , provide oversight with certain standards, adding a layer of complexity to successfully managing healthcare compliance in Idaho. Telehealth appointments are fully reimbursable so long as the provider is licensed in the patient’s state.

Compliance 52

Compliance Licensing Compliance Officers Informed Consent 52

MedTrainer

MAY 6, 2024

Benefits of Enrolling Your Providers With Aetna Here are some key advantages of your organization enrolling providers with Aetna: Broad revenue opportunities: Aetna is the 6th-largest health insurer in the U.S. and offers your providers access to ~22 million medical insurance members.

Licensing 52

Licensing Malpractice Health Insurance Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. The adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine , and data analytics has brought about new challenges and opportunities. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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Compliance HIPAA Telemedicine ACA 52

MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

In this blog, we’ll discuss how compliance came into being and why ethics are closely monitored by federal, state, and local governments. This includes adhering to healthcare privacy laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and maintaining accurate medical records.

Compliance 52

Compliance Informed Consent Patient Advocacy Governance 52

HIPAA Journal

JULY 25, 2023

The review of files on the affected part of the network revealed they contained names, addresses, dates of birth, partial or full Social Security Numbers, driver’s license/passport/other government-issued ID numbers, insurance numbers, optical images, chart numbers, and related eye records.

Ransomware 79

Ransomware Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance 79

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. Exclusion from Government Programs: Entities found non-compliant may be barred from participating in government healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. What Is Healthcare Compliance?

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Governance Medicare 52

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 28, 2022

The attackers gained access to parts of its system on April 23, 2021, that housed files that contained individuals protected health information, including names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, government-issued ID numbers, and health information.

Ransomware 106

Ransomware Health Insurance HIPAA Licensing 106

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The files on the affected systems contained information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, physician names, dates of service, and information related to the radiology services provided.

Fraud 94

Fraud Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 94

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The review of the exfiltrated files determined they contained information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, medical record numbers, patient identification numbers, health insurance information, payment information, and limited clinical information. Some Social Security numbers were also compromised.

Ransomware 92

Ransomware Health Insurance Licensing Medical Billing 92

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 12, 2023

While our AI is not licensed for diagnosing, it plays a crucial role in influencing patient decisions. We collaborate globally with top telemedicine organizations, from health insurers to government health ministries. Please describe how this would work.

Telemedicine 187

Telemedicine Doctors Licensing Health Insurance 187

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 6, 2023

Cedar Park, TX-based Dental Health Management Solutions (DHMS), a provider of dental services to the government/military and private patients has recently announced – via its legal counsel – that the protected health information of certain patients was exposed in a 2021 hacking incident.

Electronic Medical Records 73

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Licensing Nurses 73

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Department of Justice announced this past Friday that it had charged four people, one of whom is a licensed physician, in an international telehealth fraud and kickback scheme. WHY IT MATTERS. The agency said that patient information had been provided by marketing companies. THE LARGER TREND. billion in schemes relating to telemedicine.

Fraud 126

Fraud Telemedicine Nurses Licensing 126

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

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 81

COVID-19 Vaccine COVID-19 Department of Veterans Affairs Licensing 81

MedTrainer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Healthcare compliance refers to the process of adhering to the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law in the United States that protects patients’ health information, and ensures its confidentiality and availability.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Officers HIPAA Fraud 52

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 2, 2023

Here’s a description of the position: What We Offer Sign-on bonus of $1,500 in first paycheck and $1,500 at 12 months of employment Salary $70,000-$90,000 DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates (salary will be prorated if less than 1.0

Licensing 89

Licensing Telemedicine Health Insurance HIPAA 89

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A review of the files exfiltrated from its system confirmed they contained patient names, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, demographic information, and limited medical information. Medical records remained secure and were not accessed during the incident.

Electronic Medical Records 89

Electronic Medical Records Hospitals Health Insurance HIPAA 89

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 23, 2022

Notification letters were sent to affected individuals on March 10, 2022. NJBS said that following the breach, several steps were taken to better protect patient data, including implementing 2-factor authentication, migrating patient data to a third-party hosted cloud-based platform, and installing a new server.

HIPAA 118

HIPAA Licensing Health Insurance Governance 118

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The files on the affected systems contained information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, physician names, dates of service, and information related to the radiology services provided.

Fraud 69

Fraud Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 69

HIPAA Journal

JULY 31, 2023

Harris Health System said the vulnerability has been patched and additional steps have been taken to improve the security of its MOVEit server. Steps have been taken to improve email security and affected individuals have been offered credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services at no cost.

Health Insurance 86

Health Insurance Hospitals HIPAA Licensing 86

Compliancy Group

MAY 11, 2023

HIPAA violations can result in significant fines from federal agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services, whereas violations of the Iowa law may result in private lawsuits but not government penalties. Violations of HIPAA can result in significant fines, criminal penalties, and civil actions against covered entities.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Compliance Governance Licensing 52

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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Compliance Officers Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services Governance 52

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2024

Pembina County Memorial Hospital said it has implemented additional cybersecurity safeguards, enhanced its cybersecurity training, and revised and updated its policies, procedures, and protocols.

Hospitals 71

Hospitals Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 71

MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Federal healthcare compliance requirements encompass a set of regulations and laws established by various government agencies to ensure certain standards for the healthcare industry at the national level. It requires healthcare providers to maintain the privacy and security of patient health information.

Compliance 52

Compliance Fraud HIPAA Governance 52

Health Populi

APRIL 16, 2024

Quincy trusts the many touchpoints in their health care – the government not so much as payer or plan sponsor but as standards-setter and convener to ensure safety, security, and environmental health on a national basis for all Consumers. Health citizens value this national approach, with health baked in all public policies.

Public Health 73

Public Health Governance Medicare Medicare 73

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Maryland Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) plays a crucial role in promoting the wellbeing of Maryland residents. Maryland offers physician licensure by reciprocity with Virginia and D.C.

Compliance 52

Compliance Licensing Hospitals Health Insurance 52

MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The breach occurred in 2013 when four unencrypted laptops containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of over 4 million patients were stolen from an Advocate Health administrative building. Many healthcare facilities rely on reimbursements from government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. Patient privacy.

Compliance 52

Compliance HIPAA Medicaid Medicaid 52

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

What We Offer Sign-on bonus of $1,500 in first paycheck and $1,500 at 12 months of employment Salary $71,000-$91,000 DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates (salary will be prorated if less than 1.0

Licensing 66

Licensing Telemedicine Health Insurance HIPAA 66

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.

Medicaid 59

Medicaid Medicaid Governance Fraud 59

Verisys

JANUARY 11, 2022

Government-issued photo identification. These must include issuing state, license type, license number, status, and issue and expiration dates. Provider enrollment : requesting participation in a health insurance network. Certificates. Qualifications. Work History. National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.

Malpractice 52

Malpractice Licensing Health Insurance Hospitals 52

MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Mississippi Healthcare Compliance Resources Let’s start with the important state government agencies you’ll need to work with: The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of its residents through various public health services, health education programs, and regulatory initiatives.

Compliance 52

Compliance Telemedicine Licensing Public Health 52