Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Sriram Rajagopalan , Enterprise Agile Evangelist at Inflectra Today’s most significant risk regarding security and privacy issues in health services is consumers’ need for more awareness of personal health information. Technology is growing faster than we can catch up, and we are giving away our personal information too soon.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

De Felice , around 5TB of data was stolen by the Medusa group including the protected health information of an estimated 37,700 patients. The investigation uncovered evidence of unauthorized access to files that contained patient information.

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AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

Written by the AIHC Education Department This article provides an overview of how the media and government are reacting to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential threats associated with this advanced technology. A Government-Commissioned Report Released February 2024 The U.S.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 24, 2023

Utah has updated its data breach regulations and from May 3, 2023, will require a breached entity to send a notification to the Utah Attorney General in the event of a breach of the personal information of 500 or more Utah residents. The post Utah Updates Data Breach Notification Requirements appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

Third-party cybersecurity professionals were engaged to investigate the breach, with the investigation concluding on November 7, 2022, that protected health information was present in the compromised email accounts and may have been accessed or obtained. That information was found and forwarded to a third-party email account.

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AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

Written by the AIHC Education Department This article provides an overview of how the media and government are reacting to the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential threats associated with this advanced technology. A Government-Commissioned Report Released February 2024 The U.S.

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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.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 7, 2023

A review was conducted of all files on the compromised systems and confirmed they contained information such as names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 11, 2023

It regulates how organizations collect, store, and use personal information to Iowa residents, to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure or misuse of such data. The Iowa Privacy Law & HIPAA HIPAA and the Iowa Data Privacy Law both have their goal set to protect the privacy and security of patient data. Find Out More!

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 2, 2023

The administrative service provider said suspicious activity was detected within its network in early December 2022, and the forensic investigation confirmed on December 15, 2022, that an unauthorized third party accessed parts of its computer network where personal health information was stored.

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Health Care Law Brief

JULY 25, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (“ HHS ”) released its final rule (“ Final Rule ”) implementing penalties for information blocking. The Final Rule codifies the prohibition on “information blocking” introduced by the 21st Century Cures Act (“ Act ”), which was enacted on December 13, 2016.

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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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HIPAA Journal

JULY 25, 2023

Rite Aid has confirmed that the protected health information of up to 24,400 of its customers has been stolen in a cyberattack. The stolen files contained names, birth dates, addresses, prescription information, and limited insurance information. Financial information was not compromised.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Azura Vascular Care, a Pennsylvania-based operator of 70 outpatient vascular centers and ambulatory surgery centers in 25 states and Puerto Rico, notified the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights last month about a cybersecurity incident involving the protected health information of 348,000 patients. The incident was detected on November 9, 2023.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 24, 2023

The Amazon-owned online pharmacy, PillPack, has recently started notifying 19,000 customers that some of their protected health information was compromised in a cyberattack in April. Approximately 3,600 of the accounts also included prescription information.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2022

University Pediatric Dentistry in Buffalo, NY, has started notifying 6,843 patients that some of their protected health information has been exposed in an email security incident. A limited number of patients also had financial account information exposed.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Complimentary credit monitoring services have been offered to the affected individuals and a review of policies, procedures, and processes related to the storage and access of sensitive information has been conducted. It took until August 18, 2023, to complete the review of the affected files.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 23, 2022

a Pittsburgh, PA-based non-profit healthcare company and Integrated Delivery Network has recently announced that some HIPAA-protected data has been exposed in a data breach at the printing and mailing vendor, Quantum Group, which was used by its vendor, Webb Mason, which provides marketing services to Highmark. Highmark Inc.,

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has announced there have been three separate breaches of the protected health information of Iowa Medicaid recipients in the past two months – two hacking incidents and an impermissible disclosure, all three of which involved third-party contractors.

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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?

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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.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 12, 2024

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. Licensing and credentialing were introduced to regulate healthcare professionals and ensure minimum standards of care. Compliance efforts shifted toward protecting patient information.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2024

The attacker was discovered to have accessed patient data, including names, medical record numbers, dates of birth, and clinical information such as allergies, diagnoses, medications, and doctors’ notes. Personal documents containing protected health information were inadvertently left in buildings that were part of the former Walter E.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 31, 2023

More importantly, understanding them will help you make informed decisions and maintain the highest standards of integrity in practice. Healthcare compliance refers to the process of adhering to the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. What Is HIPAA and How Does It Impact Healthcare Compliance?

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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. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy Rule , which protects patients’ health information privacy rights.

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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.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 16, 2022

HIPAA Journal reported on the incident in September 2021. Almost a year on and individuals whose protected health information was exposed or stolen in the attack have been notified by United Health Centers. A comprehensive review of the affected data was completed on April 11, 2022.

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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. The Act equates virtual care’s standard to in-person care, emphasizing sufficient provider-patient relationships and informed consent.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 16, 2024

It ensures organizations comply with government guidelines and regulations, optimize daily operations, improve service delivery, maintain patient safety, and secure confidential information. Regulatory Audits: Carried out by government agencies or regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to laws and regulations.

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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. Failure to Obtain Informed Consent: Before performing any medical procedure, healthcare providers must obtain informed consent from patients or their legal guardians. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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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. The lawsuit also seeks 10 years of credit monitoring services for all victims of the breach.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 23, 2023

We spoke with the HIMSS government relations team for their thoughts on those priorities and more in 2023 and beyond. HIMSS will "use the next two years to gather additional data to inform both Congress and CBO on either the cost of avoidance or the cost control aspects," said Leary.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This includes compliance with licensing requirements for healthcare providers and facilities, as well as adherence to the state’s stringent patient privacy laws, including HIPAA and the New York State Information Security Breach and Notification Act. Learn more about MedTrainer today!

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

To effectively maintain compliance, healthcare organizations must stay informed about and comply with South Dakota’s specific regulations, which may include licensing requirements, scope of practice guidelines, and quality assurance standards. Learn more about MedTrainer today!

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Assisted Living Administrator Training Online provides learners with all the significant information about the most recent rules and regulations that govern assisted living communities. Buy Course Today The post HIPAA Training For Emergency Medical Services (EMS) appeared first on American Medical Compliance.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Advocate Health Care HIPAA Breach (2016) In August 2016, Advocate Health Care Network —one of the largest healthcare systems in Illinois—agreed to settle potential violations of Privacy and Security Rules for $5.55 This settlement was the largest HIPAA settlement at that time. License revocation or suspension. Data security.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 29, 2022

has confirmed that the protected health information of up to 269,752 patients of Lake Charles Memorial Health System has been compromised. The review of those files and verification of patient contain information has recently concluded and notification letters are now being sent to the affected individuals.

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