HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Medical Associates of the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania (MATLV) has announced that it recently fell victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack on its network. TennCare, Tennessee’s state Medicaid program, has recently notified approximately 1,700 patients about the accidental exposure of some of their protected health information.

Ransomware 83

Ransomware Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance 83

AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

As technology advances, so do cyber criminals When it comes to cyberattacks and cyber extortion (ransomware attacks), health care organization continue to suffer as prime targets and continue to struggle to recover after an attack.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Governance Compliance HIPAA 59

AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

As technology advances, so do cyber criminals When it comes to cyberattacks and cyber extortion (ransomware attacks), health care organization continue to suffer as prime targets and continue to struggle to recover after an attack.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Governance Compliance HIPAA 52

HIPAA Journal

JULY 31, 2023

The Clop ransomware group was responsible for the attack and Maximus was one of hundreds of entities to be affected by the Clop group’s mass exploitation of the zero-day vulnerability. Reston, VA-based Maximus Inc., Maximus has recorded expenses of $15 million for the quarter to June 30, 2023, in relation to the data breach.

Governance 71

Governance Medicare Medicare Ransomware 71

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 13, 2022

LockBit Ransomware Gang Claims Data Stolen from Tague Family Practice. The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have gained access to the systems of Tague Family Practice in St. RHD said it engaged outside forensics specialists to investigate the extent of the breach and ensure the security of its offices and computer servers.

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Ransomware Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance 111

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

Mercy Medical Center did not state whether ransomware was involved but said data had to be restored from backups and some data has likely been lost. Additional technical steps are being taken to try to recreate the lost data it was not possible to restore.

Ransomware 93

Ransomware HIPAA Licensing Health Insurance 93

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2022

The files contained first and last names, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license information, dates of birth, health insurance information, medical treatment information, and financial account information. UMC was a victim of a REvil ransomware attack in June 2021 that resulted in the theft of the protected health information of 1.3

Health Insurance 104

Health Insurance Licensing Ransomware Fraud 104

HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Healthcare data can be used to impersonate patients to obtain expensive medical services, Medicare and Medicaid benefits, healthcare devices, and prescription medications. Many of the hacking incidents now being reported by healthcare providers involve the use of ransomware. Healthcare Data Can be Used as Leverage.

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Ransomware HIPAA Health Insurance Hospitals 108

HIPAA Journal

MAY 16, 2022

While Refuah Health Center did not disclose further information about the nature of the attack, databreaches.net reports that the attack appears to have been conducted by the Lorenz ransomware gang, which added Refuah Health Center to its list of victims on its data leak site on June 11, 2021, although that entry has now been removed.

Health Insurance 103

Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 103

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The exposed information included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, dates of service, medical record numbers, Medicaid numbers, and some limited clinical information, such as treatment and diagnosis codes. Luke’s Health was notified about the breach on September 1, 2022.

Electronic Medical Records 75

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 75

Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 25, 2023

Santa Clara Family Health Plan Confirmed as Victim of Clop GoAnywhere Hack Santa Clara Family Health Plan has confirmed the 276,993-record data breach reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights on March 30, 2023, was due to the hacking of Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT solution by the Clop ransomware group.

Health Insurance 81

Health Insurance Public Health Ransomware Fraud 81

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 16, 2023

Florida Medical Clinic Florida Medical Clinic has recently announced that it was the victim of a ransomware attack. The affected files contained information such as names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, patient ID numbers, treatment information, Medicare/Medicaid numbers, and health insurance information.

Electronic Medical Records 62

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 62

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. Louis County Couple Sentenced for Defrauding Medicaid. Study finds Montana underpays Medicaid providers by tens of millions. Health care industry in Nebraska ‘thankful’ after licensing backlog averted. Aaron Weismann on ransomware attacks.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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 ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

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

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

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

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Ransomware COVID-19 40

HIPAA Journal

MAY 30, 2023

MCNA), which also does business as MCNA Dental – a provider of dental benefits and services for state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs – has recently reported a major data breach to the Maine Attorney General that has affected 8,923,662 individuals. Managed Care of North America, Inc.

Health Insurance 99

Health Insurance Medicaid Medicaid Ransomware 99

Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

HHS Issues Warning to HPH Sector about Hive Ransomware. Supreme Court tosses Medicaid work requirement cases. San Francisco’s Laguna Honda Hospital Loses Medicaid, Medicare Funding. Iowa licensing board loses legal fight over subpoenaed patient records. State Medicaid seeks bids to manage care of 347,000 Nebraskans.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

Group home at center of Gilbert murder investigation fights to keep license to operate. California aims to tighten licensing of nursing homes after pandemic exposes deadly lapses. How providers and Florida Medicaid manage potentially preventable ED visits via health IT. Christus Health blocks ransomware attack.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Governor Hutchinson Announces Expansion To Rural Health Services With ARHOME Medicaid Program. Hospitals in Mississippi risk closure, and state officials debate Medicaid expansion. Company accused of selling health insurance without license in Mississippi. Feds OK Arkansas’ Life360 model incentivizing health outcomes.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

million for youth mental health care KENTUCKY Pike County nursing home officials release statement following loss of Medicare agreement Three Humana executives drop $11.2M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

New president tapped to lead major hospital system in Denver area New president to lead opening of $650M hospital in Wheat Ridge Telehealth program offers support to forensic nurses Colorado Medicaid program settles lawsuit over lack of mental health care for children Colorado is trying to cut prescription drug prices.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

AUGUST 4, 2023

Will Nemours’ Medicaid move leave 10,000 special-needs kids behind? News ranking as the ‘Best Hospitals’ in the country Nearly a Third of KS Rural Hospitals At Risk Of Closure, New Data Shows Report: Kansas hospitals fall short in making billing information transparent.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Hospitals Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Ransomware group claims responsibility for 2 hospital cyberattacks California found ‘major deficiencies’ at hospital pharmacy on probation California health leaders provide updates on CalAIM implementation California health system uses $1.5M Care must pay $1.3M Was it meant to ‘improperly influence’ her?

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses 40

Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Arizona extends temporary licenses for healthcare workers. Governor Ducey Signs Bill Extending Temporary Health Care Professional Licenses. Ducey signs bill extending temporary health care worker licenses in Arizona. Hive ransomware shuts down California health care organization. Now it’s being replaced. CALIFORNIA.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually UC San Diego Health operations deal with California hospital slows to crawl Kaiser reports data breach affecting 13.4M in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

without consent under proposed law The Children’s Institute has ambitious growth plans. without consent under proposed law The Children’s Institute has ambitious growth plans.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

without consent under proposed law The Children’s Institute has ambitious growth plans. without consent under proposed law The Children’s Institute has ambitious growth plans.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JANUARY 19, 2024

Francis emergency room KENTUCKY Apollo’s 220-hospital ‘stranglehold’ harms patients and workers, report alleges Humana cuts ‘small’ number of jobs in multiple locations LMU School of Nursing will open Lexington site at CHI Saint Joseph Health Mercy Health announces acquisition of orthopedic center in Paducah, Ky.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals COVID-19 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M Here’s why Grady Health System recognized as health care I.T.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Alabama lawmaker’s push to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. $12 Florida Medicaid hits Sunshine Health with $9M sanction for not paying providers’ claims. increase for 2023 Medicaid budget. Rural healthcare providers feel the pain of North Carolina’s Medicaid gap. State overcounts vaccinations by 600,000 people.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses 40

Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

Luke’s technical error compromises 15K patients’ data ILLINOIS 28 Central IL nursing homes fined for violations Advocate Aurora Health reports operating loss of $23.9M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses COVID-19 40

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

So far, Georgia has only one Bull Realty Brokers $5.9M healthcare centers receive $935K in federal funding to provide free COVID-19 vaccines New CEO at Mt. So far, Georgia has only one Bull Realty Brokers $5.9M healthcare centers receive $935K in federal funding to provide free COVID-19 vaccines New CEO at Mt.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses COVID-19 Vaccine 40

Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

million settlement over false claims allegations Local health care system names new CFO Ransomware Groups Attack 3 Healthcare Providers SSM SLU Hospital nurses walk off the job for second strike this year, demanding better pay, safer conditions St. system turns profit for 1st time in 4 years Mass. Louis-area urgent care chain to pay $9.1

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses COVID-19 40

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 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

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40