Healthcare Compliance Blog

APRIL 11, 2022

There have been a total of 132 healthcare data breaches, impacting over 6.8 million individuals, reported to the US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) data breach portal so far in 2022. In March 2022, 35 healthcare data breaches were reported to the portal, which affected almost 2.3

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 16, 2024

As cyber threats, hacks, and data intrusions become an ongoing concern for healthcare organizations, creating a risk management plan has become a crucial priority for protecting patient and data security. Healthcare adopts new technology advancements rapidly, and threats can emerge simultaneously.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The healthcare industry is extensively targeted by cybercriminals, who seek access to healthcare networks for a range of nefarious purposes. Hackers are going to great lengths to gain access to healthcare network. 2021 saw 714 data breaches of 500 or more records reported to the OCR – an 11% increase from the previous year.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 20, 2024

So what are the risks and concerns of ambient clinical voice technology and how could they be holding people back from adopting it? In search of an answer to this question, we reached out to our insightful Healthcare IT Today Community and this is what they had to share with us.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Department of Commerce, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework offers a comprehensive approach to managing cybersecurity risks in various sectors, including healthcare. The list reveals why NIST Healthcare Cybersecurity is an essential protective standard.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 5, 2023

As healthcare professionals continue to work from home, many are facing the challenge of ensuring that they remain HIPAA compliant in a remote environment. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law that requires healthcare providers to secure protected health information (PHI) and maintain its privacy.

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Medisys Compliance

APRIL 27, 2022

Another goal was to prevent healthcare fraud. Healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses are primarily covered under HIPAA. Healthcare professionals are most often told it is important to comply with HIPAA because of the penalties for noncompliance. Data Sharing. HIPAA Training to RCM Team.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 24, 2023

HIPAA compliance is critical for healthcare providers, and violations can result in hefty fines and reputation damage. A HIPAA remediation plan is a comprehensive strategy that healthcare professionals can implement to ensure that they are HIPAA compliant. This plan outlines the necessary steps to address gaps in your compliance.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 3, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. Defending against these attacks must be a top priority for healthcare cybersecurity professionals. In 2024, the attack surface will continue to grow.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The healthcare industry has always been a prominent target for cybercriminals worldwide. They can access high-value patient PHI/PII data and use it maliciously to disrupt the patient’s treatment routine and bring down uptime, which is critical. Data security is one of the most pressing challenges facing the healthcare industry today.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Richard Lang, Director of Data Center Services at HST Pathways. As businesses look to “do their part” to combat cybersecurity threats, they will need to be strategic in how they allocate resources, as well as in the types of activities they undertake to protect valuable assets. Be Cyber Smart.”

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 21, 2023

It requires healthcare providers, health plans, and other covered entities to safeguard patients protected health information (PHI). In the bustling world of healthcare, numerous examples of HIPAA privacy rule violations can befall even the most diligent organizations. 5 Most Common Violations of the HIPAA Privacy Rule 1.

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Total HIPAA

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

For healthcare companies, cloud data storage is a popular and practical alternative. The worldwide Healthcare Cloud Computing industry is projected to expand at a 14 percent annual pace, reaching $40 billion by 2026.¹ The cloud provides a safe platform for businesses to host some or all of their computer infrastructure.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was introduced to simplify the administration of healthcare, eliminate wastage, prevent healthcare fraud, and ensure employees could maintain healthcare coverage between jobs. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 9, 2022

Smart phones, wearable devices, telemedicine platforms, artificial intelligence software, internet applications, and other digital health technologies are advancing and transforming disease diagnosis, therapy, and other medical practices by physicians, direct-to-consumer services for better health and well-being, and other healthcare services.

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Hall Render

MAY 10, 2024

NATIONAL A 340B Compromise at Last? Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ Million CALIFORNIA California hospital dismisses CEO California physician pleads guilty to $2.5M million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’ million expansion ‘Very, very unusual.’

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AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

How about sharing the password to access your credit cards? How would you feel if you knew your doctor shared his/her password to your personal medical records with an unauthorized user? Because this protected information and data can easily get into the wrong hands, individuals should not share passwords with anyone.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 3, 2022

Health IT experts contend that technology can advance health equity for the transgender patient population, as this group has traditionally been marginalized by the healthcare industry. Livingstone: The transgender and non-binary communities are vulnerable patient populations that have traditionally been marginalized by the healthcare system.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

From disease detection and treatment management to patient communications, AI plays an ever increasing role in the healthcare industry. Will healthcare organizations sacrifice data privacy as they implement and rely more on AI? In 2021, healthcare data breaches impacted 45 million people. Consider the numbers.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

CDC to regain control of hospital pandemic data despite criticism. CDC to regain control of hospital pandemic data despite criticism. CISA warns of ransomware threat targeting healthcare, medical organizations. FTC tells states to avoid shielding hospital mergers from antitrust enforcement. WHO to rename monkeypox.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Healthcare Merger and Acquisition Activity Generates $19B in Q2 2022. Healthcare Trust of America shareholders approve merger with Nashville-based medical landlord. Northern Arizona Healthcare plans new hospital and expanded “wellness village”. Long Beach Memorial avoids losing Medicare funding after serious patient care lapses.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 25, 2022

The newsletter highlights cybersecurity trends affecting the healthcare industry. As the March 2022 OCR Cybersecurity Newsletter notes, the number of hacking and IT incidents affecting electronic protected health information (ePHI) has shot up, and rather quickly at that. were due to hacking or IT incidents. . Learn More! ×

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

How Hospitals Are Using AI to Save Lives. Patients increasingly suing hospitals over data breaches. Arizona stops reporting hospital COVID-19 data, but says it will resume soon. 34 urban hospitals win challenge to Medicare rate formula change. AHA-supported bill to aid small rural hospitals introduced in Senate. CMS finalizes 8.5%

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 17, 2023

OCR investigates all large data breaches of 500 or more records and more than 5,000 such breaches have been reported since 2009, yet only 130 financial penalties have been imposed. There have been changing HIPAA enforcement trends over the years and a shifting of enforcement priorities at OCR. The Enforcement Rule gave the U.S.

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Hall Render

MARCH 24, 2023

5 moves to know Ransomware Attacks Target Undermanned US Rural Hospitals: Report Research: What Happens When Private Equity Firms Buy Hospitals?

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Hall Render

APRIL 7, 2023

5 moves to know Most hospital websites routinely transfer patient data via tracking tools Nonprofit hospitals that pay board members linked to less charity care Nurses, federal lawmakers push for staffing ratio legislation Reports of serious adverse events rose in 2022: Joint Commission Doctors are drowning in paperwork.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

NATIONAL 79 percent have positive outlook for senior living and care: NIC 12 key legal issues impacting health systems AHA: 94% of hospitals financially impacted by Change Healthcare’s cyberattack A conversation about the HHS plan on AI in health care A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

NATIONAL Biden plans to end the Covid public health emergency this spring in a major shift to federal response Biden administration will end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11 Can a drugstore be your only doctor?

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

leading cause of death is heart disease, Alabama’s matches that Alabama lawmakers put temporary hold on $1 billion contract for prison healthcare New rolling NICU a ‘game changer’ for critical babies in Alabama More than a dozen Alabama hospitals at immediate risk of closing; officials say hospitals suffer $1.5 billion since pandemic U.S.

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Hall Render

JUNE 16, 2023

Vincent’s to begin ER construction, gains CON approval Birmingham CRE firm acquires South Carolina medical office property Encompass Health prepares to open rehab hospital, fill gap in care Nearby ED means more avoidable visits from AL residents, study finds Nurse salaries rose last year, dipped in 2023.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 20, 2023

for obesity rate, is getting heavier Medical Properties Trust Sponsors Children’s of Alabama Primary care group makes major local acquisition, doubling footprint in state ALASKA Juneau’s hospital is losing more than $1M a month Alaska’s flu season appears to have peaked. Anchorage’s ‘snowmageddon’ may have helped.

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Hall Render

MARCH 15, 2024

trillion budget: 16 healthcare takeaways Biden’s State of the Union: 13 healthcare takeaways CMS accelerates payments to physicians following Change attack Could pushing hospitals to give away more free care backfire? Becerra to stakeholders: It’s time to take accountability for cybersecurity Biden’s $7.3 From -6.8%

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