HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

The forensic investigation confirmed the attackers gained access to its systems on April 3, 2023. The post Multiple Data Breaches Reported by Iowa Medicaid and South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources appeared first on HIPAA Journal. In total, more than 4 million individuals were affected by the ILS data breach.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Stanley Street Treatment and Resources Discloses October 2021 Data Breach. The Fall River, MA-based addiction and treatment center, Stanley Street Treatment and Resources, Inc. A threat actor gained access to its systems and potentially removed files on June 3, 2022.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 2, 2023

Healthcare GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) is a crucial framework that helps healthcare providers navigate these complexities effectively. Governance: Establishing Accountability Effective governance forms the foundation of any robust healthcare GRC software.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 15, 2023

This joint advisory on LockBit is another example of effective collaboration with our partners to provide timely and actionable resources to help all organizations understand and defend against this ransomware activity,” said CISA Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, Eric Goldstein. “As

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 28, 2023

We will explore the importance of healthcare regulatory services, the healthcare compliance resources they provide, and how healthcare regulatory advisory services can benefit both patients and providers. These services assist healthcare organizations in understanding and implementing various laws and regulations that govern their operations.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Let’s delve into the importance of healthcare compliance laws and regulations, their impact on providers and organizations, and the guidelines governing their implementation. Healthcare compliance laws play a vital role in safeguarding patients’ rights, preventing fraud and abuse, and maintaining the integrity of healthcare systems.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Meeting Regulatory Requirements Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict regulations imposed by government agencies like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Identifying vulnerabilities helps prioritize security measures and allocate resources effectively.

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Healthcare Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2022

In an effort to facilitate a smooth transition, the OCR issued guidance (the “Guidance”) on June 13, 2022 addressing use of audio-only technology to render telehealth services in accordance with the HIPAA. [1]. Background of HIPAA. HIPAA does not mandate a specific method to complete this verification. Security Rule Concerns.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Mitigating Legal Risks Healthcare providers operate under a complex web of regulations set forth by government bodies such as HIPAA ( Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the United States. Compliance reporting enables organizations to demonstrate their commitment to upholding these legal requirements. Please Wait.

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AIHC

MARCH 21, 2023

PSQIA, PSWP & HIPAA Compliance Written by: AIHC Blogger This article addresses patient confidentiality and security related to patient safety evaluations systems, investigations, root cause analysis and compliance to rules and regulations. Malicious cyber-attacks targeting the health care sector continue to increase.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

3) To help organizations more effectively prioritize vulnerability management resources through the use of SSVC, including prioritizing vulnerabilities based on CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. They are: 1) To introduce greater automation into vulnerability management.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

UnitedHealth Group said substantial progress has been made in recovering those systems, with eligibility processing, clinical data exchange, and retrospective episode-based payment models expected to be restored in the next 3 weeks. United Health Group has also confirmed that it has paid out more than $3.3 40% of the $3.3

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AIHC

APRIL 25, 2022

Written by: Joanne Byron , BS, LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, COCAS, CORCM, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS This article addresses how to track telehealth policies while addressing HIPAA compliance and mobile device management as the United States enters into a post-pandemic era. What Additional Information Should I Know for Compliance?

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

To obtain more information about mitigating the risk of a HIPAA violation, please consult with legal counsel or a HIPAA Security Consultant. A brief list of the HIPAA Security Safeguards: Access control (technical safeguard ) is a technique that prevents or limits access to an electronic resource.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 19, 2024

However, informaticists aren’t typically the people who will implement, use, or govern AI systems. They also must comply with IT department guidelines – and HIPAA regulations – for data privacy and security. That makes sense because informaticists specialize in the application of digital capabilities to improve the delivery of care.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 28, 2023

Resource strain combined with the legacy infrastructures still being used in most health organizations have only added to these challenges. While most health executives recognize the long-term benefits of digital transformation, many struggle with how to get started while under immense resource strain.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

For example, HHS is proposing to update the HIPAA Security Rule in 2024 to strengthen requirements for HIPAA regulated entities to safeguard electronic health information from cybersecurity threats. The HIPAA Security Rule was drafted in 2003 and has not been substantively updated since that time.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 17, 2023

Responsibilities of a Healthcare Compliance Manager: How to Have Effective Compliance A healthcare compliance manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective compliance program within a healthcare organization to ensure they comply with local, state, and federal laws governing healthcare practices.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 21, 2023

Added to this complexity, regulations around the privacy and security of information, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA] in the US, and GDPR throughout the EU must be adhered to. million patients affected by data breaches in 2021 alone.

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Health Care Law Brief

JULY 25, 2023

3] Given the foregoing statement, OIG enforcement actions, at least as a preliminary matter, are likely to focus on repeat offenders, or particularly flagrant conduct. Moreover, the officials described their active collaboration with HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (“ OCR ”), which is tasked with enforcing HIPAA. available at: [link].

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MedTrainer

JULY 28, 2023

OIG Inspections in Healthcare The OIG focuses its resources on oversight of Medicare and Medicaid — programs that represent a large portion of the federal budget. These risk assessments help prioritize OIG resources for inspections. Here are some common reasons that may prompt an OIG inspection: Complaints and Whistleblower Reports.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 20, 2022

This year, ransomware groups are targeting mid-sized victims to reduce government scrutiny, so no healthcare system should consider itself too small to worry. Network resources including EHRs , scheduling systems, and email can be offline for days or weeks. There is no right or wrong answer to this question.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

Healthcare organizations are subject to numerous regulations that govern their operations, ranging from privacy and security requirements to billing and coding guidelines. Regulatory compliance in the healthcare industry plays a crucial role in patient safety, maintaining quality standards, and preventing fraud and abuse.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Highmark Health, Google Cloud , and League unveiled their collaboration on an interoperable, digital health platform that makes it simple for individuals to navigate healthcare and connect to the right tools and resources when and where they need them. Conducted by OnePoll March 3-5, 2022, it had 1,005 patient respondents.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 25, 2023

While YouTube has become a go-to resource for tutorials, entertainment, and educational content — all of which are indeed free — finding healthcare compliance training you can trust isn’t easy. Both uploading content and viewing training materials on YouTube could breach HIPAA Privacy and Security rules , whether you intended to or not.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Instead of jumping in and writing scripts using Python, developers must have knowledge of and experience with Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR), a standard for exchanging healthcare information electronically that aims to simplify implementation without sacrificing information integrity.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Bill said long-term and post acute care need the same types of government incentives to implement EHRs that acute care got – and they need to be included in conversations about interoperability regulations. Read more… 3 Digital Innovations That Transformed Healthcare.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is exercising its enforcement discretion to not impose penalties for noncompliance with HIPAA and the HITECH Act as it relates to “good faith” implementations of remote technologies used to provide telehealth. While the U.S. – Ongoing risk-based monitoring.

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SQA

JUNE 10, 2021

Backgrounder – Government of Canada Investments in Biomanufacturing, Development of COVID-19 Vaccines and Therapeutics, and Research, 18 May 2021. The Government of Canada’s number one priority is to protect the health of Canadians. The five revised monographs became legally binding on 01 April 2021. Health Canada – Biologics.

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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

HIPAA compliant cloud backup is a must for all businesses that store sensitive data, like PHI ( Protected Health Information ). In this post, we explain the importance of HIPAA compliant cloud backups and review five vendors who offer this service: ArcServe , Carbonite , IDrive , Microsoft Azure , and SpiderOak.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 24, 2023

At the time there was a ten-year backlog of uninvestigated cases, so Congress passed Public Law 94-505 to create an independent unit with adequate resources to clear the backlog and implement measures to detect future fraud and abuse. HCFAC gave HHS’ OIG the resources to enforce §1128 of the Social Security Act.

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Health Law Advisor

MAY 5, 2022

While regulatory and enforcement mandates require consistency, transparency and precision in the acquisition and utilization of sensitive data, the current governing AI environment, especially in health care, is one of an incomplete, and sometimes contradictory, patchwork of laws and regulations. million civil monetary penalty.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The GCPG is a reference guide for the health care compliance community and other health care stakeholders and provides information about relevant Federal laws, compliance program infrastructure, OIG resources, and other information useful to understanding health care compliance. Indian citizens started breeding cobras for the cash reward.

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YouCompli

AUGUST 16, 2023

For example, if I were educating a group of physicians about HIPAA and safeguarding PHI, I might use an example of discussing a patient’s treatment plan in front of friends or family members. This is a situational example that occurs daily in the life of a practicing physician and has a HIPAA concept embedded in the scenario.

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 4, 2024

The United States Core Data for Interoperability Version 3 (USCDI v3): ONC established the USCDI v3 as the new baseline standard of data classes and constituent data elements for certified health IT, effective January 1, 2026.

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Dot Compliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Follow these steps to identify eQMS solutions that cater to your needs: Explore Online Resources: Begin your research by exploring online resources dedicated to eQMS solutions in the life sciences industry. These resources often provide detailed descriptions of features, functionalities, and industry specialization.

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Dot Compliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

Follow these steps to identify QMS solutions that cater to your needs: Explore Online Resources: Begin your research by exploring online resources dedicated to QMS solutions in the life sciences industry. These resources often provide detailed descriptions of features, functionalities, and industry specialization.

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