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UHG says it's rebuilding Change Healthcare with cloud-based security

Healthcare It News

"Our response and reaction to this attack has been grounded in three principles: to secure the systems; to ensure patient access to care and medication and to assist providers with their financial needs." Witty said they could only analyze the systems after purchase: "Given its size and complexity, that takes some time to do.

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The History of Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Healthcare compliance is the process of following the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the healthcare industry. Medicare and Medicaid (1960s): The introduction of government-funded healthcare programs brought about increased scrutiny and regulation. What is Healthcare Compliance?

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How would you like to change HIPAA?

Health Blawg

HIPAA, everyone’s favorite scapegoat for all (OK, most) of the ills of the modern healthcare-industrial complex, is perpetually called out as being in dire need of a rewrite. The HIPAA RFI came next. A digression: As the health wonks and policy nerds reading this are already aware, HIPAA is a horse of a different color.

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How would you like to change HIPAA?

Health Blawg

HIPAA, everyone’s favorite scapegoat for all (OK, most) of the ills of the modern healthcare-industrial complex, is perpetually called out as being in dire need of a rewrite. The HIPAA RFI came next. A digression: As the health wonks and policy nerds reading this are already aware, HIPAA is a horse of a different color.

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Former ONC chief describes the 2 things that make FHIR ‘utterly powerful’

Healthcare It News

And then I think the government has to be very careful about trying to provide some bandwidth, which, you know, the Cures Act is a first step on. Then to the extent we rethink the payment system, that'll be an absolute flood. Bulk FHIR is under HIPAA's treatment payment operations. It's not just apps.

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UnitedHealth Group Confirms Data Stolen in Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack

HIPAA Journal

Department of State has confirmed that there is a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of any individual linked to the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware group, their affiliates, or links to a foreign government under the Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program.

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OIG Issues Final Information Blocking Enforcement Rule and Highlights the Potential for Referrals to the FTC and FCA Liability

Health Care Law Brief

7] In developing such “disincentives,” HHS is likely to look at its existing authority to punish conduct that rises to the level of “information blocking” by health care providers, and may look to the authority granted to it under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder (“ HIPAA ”).

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