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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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). mitigation of fines, early termination of an audit, or other remedies).

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The focus of this article is to “connect the dots” between Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and HITECH regarding privacy and security of electronically protected health information (ePHI). mitigation of fines, early termination of an audit, or other remedies).

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

It has been more than 5 weeks since Change Healthcare suffered a Blackcat ransomware attack. Department of State Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Group The U.S.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 13, 2023

The size and complexity of cybersecurity attacks today is forcing healthcare providers to outsource these responsibilities to IT professionals who can maintain a robust defense to ensure the privacy of patient records and compliance with regulatory standards like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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Health Care Law Brief

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a strategy paper highlighting key aspects of its plan to revamp cybersecurity requirements in the healthcare industry. Citing a 93% increase in large data breaches in healthcare from 2018 to 2022 and a rapid increase in ransomware attacks against U.S.

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Health Law Advisor

MAY 19, 2022

Recently, the Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HPHSCC) released an Operational Continuity-Cyber Incident (OCCI) checklist to help healthcare organizations preserve operational continuity while recovering from a cyberattack. This guidance comes at a critical time of increasing cybersecurity risk to U.S.-based

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 18, 2022

The Cyber Incident Reporting Act imposes four primary reporting and related requirements on “covered entities” in the event of a “covered cyber incident” or a ransomware payment. 2] Notably, this shorter 24 hour reporting requirement applies even if the ransomware attack does not meet the definition of a “covered cyber incident.”

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

Vendor’s Ransomware Attack Is Latest Supply Chain Warning. Banner invests in Atlas Health Partners, plans to double ASC footprint. Now Durango’s public health agency is sounding the alarm. Oscar Health To Exit Colorado, Arkansas. Bill Lippert, House Health Care chair, will not seek reelection.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

They all have health insurance. 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.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

They all have health insurance. 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.

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Hall Render

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

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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Hall Render

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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Hall Render

AUGUST 9, 2024

Louis Mercy Hospital opens new clinic for patients 65 years old and older Centene to exit Medicare Advantage market in 6 states Pediatric mental health hospital may be coming to Webster Groves State of Missouri releases preliminary health insurance rates for 2025 MONTANA Health care in the middle of nowhere U.S.

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Hall Render

JUNE 28, 2024

less than MU Health projected Lutheran Family and Children’s Services Expands Services in Kansas City Kansas City groups support designating gun violence as public health crisis Fitch downgrades Missouri hospital MONTANA Organizations request Montana health department investment following Medicaid redetermination Montana offers $15.8M

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Hall Render

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

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

hospitals for maternity care UMass Memorial Medical Center to reinstate caregiver mask mandate Massachusetts health system sees over $17M FY ’23 profit Mass. of Health Won’t Release Details R.I. health tech company Lifespan considering $300M bond issue for construction projects R.I. Louis-area urgent care chain to pay $9.1

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Hall Render

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. sold for $4.1B

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M doctor talks importance of diversity in health care Illinois hospital CEO dismissed amid board investigation Illinois paid sick leave legislation heading to Gov.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Kibel Chair MICHIGAN 3 Stark law violations in 2023 AirLife completes $110M deal to boost respiratory health business Corewell Health master plan calls for razing buildings to make way for housing, parking Large Michigan healthcare provider confirms ransomware attack Loretto health offering new programs to help employees’ well-being McLaren Health (..)

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Kibel Chair MICHIGAN 3 Stark law violations in 2023 AirLife completes $110M deal to boost respiratory health business Corewell Health master plan calls for razing buildings to make way for housing, parking Large Michigan healthcare provider confirms ransomware attack Loretto health offering new programs to help employees’ well-being McLaren Health (..)

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Hall Render

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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Hall Render

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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Hall Render

MARCH 8, 2024

city pays hospital system $450K to settle over $1M in EMS claims 18 Wisconsin hospitals named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals in the U.S.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

health care startup Ounce raises $5.2M to broaden services for low-income households Team From George Washington University Wins Grand Prize in 2023 D.C. Luke’s receives $1.5 Dominic Louisiana physician charged in $5.6M

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Main Line Health shifts pediatric affiliation to CHOP after 25 years with Nemours. Delaware public health officials working to expand monkeypox vaccine access. Children’s Hospital takes over pediatric work at Main Line Health as Nemours affiliation ends. Census: 7% of people in Illinois lack health insurance.

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Hall Render

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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Hall Render

OCTOBER 20, 2023

joint venture Hospitalist Companies Agree To Pay Nearly $4.4

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

2 Children’s Hospital in Seattle, Regional Hospital in Florida Win Healthcare Design Awards CHS to sell 3 hospitals to Tampa General Construction Begins on Orlando Health’s Seven-Story Lakeland Highlands Hospital Florida cardiology center settles in whistleblower lawsuit Florida Hospital Says Data Theft Attack Affects 1.2

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Hall Render

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

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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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

New vice president named at Baptist Health Lexington. Murray State partners with health insurance company to address health care worker shortage. EKU, Baptist Health announce naming rights partnership. An Eastern Kentucky health system is joining UK HealthCare this year. Flu cases on the rise in Kentucky.

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Hall Render

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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Hall Render

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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Hall Render

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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Hall Render

AUGUST 26, 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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