HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Achieving and maintaining compliance with the Privacy, Security, Breach Notification, and Omnibus Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be a challenge for HIPAA-regulated entities. One of the easiest approaches is to seek assistance from a third-party compliance company such as Compliancy Group.

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HIPAA Compliance Health Insurance 107

Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

After noting this statistic, Fontes Rainer noted that the risk analysis initiative will be deployed to bring organizations into compliance with the risk analysis standard. In May of 2022, OCR received a breach notification report from BCAA. Director Fontes Rainer spoke about a recently launched OCR “Risk Analysis Initiative.”

Ransomware 98

Ransomware HIPAA Compliance Governance 98

Compliance Now

MARCH 15, 2022

Last week, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2022, a $1.5 The 2022 CAA reinstates these telemedicine protections for the period of April 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. By: Jessica Waltman, Principal, Forward Health Consulting. trillion governmental funding package.

COVID-19 189

COVID-19 Telemedicine Medicare Medicare 189

MRO Compliance

JULY 6, 2022

Compliance with new patient right of access rule: Five things to know. July 1, 2022. Compliance Today. These three skills converge to support compliance professionals as they monitor HIPAA Right of Access Rule guidelines, research new enforcement actions, and hold steadfast to proven risk mitigation strategies.

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Compliance HIPAA 130

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Healthcare data breaches continued to be reported at an astonishing rate in 2022, with data breaches of 500 or more records being reported at a rate of almost two per day. High numbers of data breaches mean OCR investigates more HIPAA-regulated entities, so it is no surprise that there were many HIPAA enforcement actions in 2022.

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HIPAA Compliance 122

MRO Compliance

JANUARY 24, 2022

Patient Right of Access and the Path to Compliance. January 21, 2022. Those in the health care industry need to keep informed about issues surrounding patient access to records and the ongoing path to compliance. For The Record. View Full Article.

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Compliance 130

MRO Compliance

JANUARY 14, 2022

Experts’ Guide: 2022 Technology, Privacy and Security Webinar Recap. ?Recently We discussed what is on the horizon and how to prepare for the future regarding technology, privacy, compliance and security. We discussed what is on the horizon and how to prepare for the future regarding technology, privacy, compliance and security.

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Compliance Governance 130

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 22, 2022

From March 1, 2021, to February 28, 2022, there have been 723 reported data breaches of 500 or more records. Largest Healthcare Data Breaches Reported in February 2022. Causes of February 2022 Healthcare Data Breaches. HIPAA Enforcement Actions in February 2022. Hacking/IT Incident. Ransomware attack. Healthcare Provider.

US Department of Health and Human Services 133

US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Ransomware Compliance 133

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 11, 2022

Between January 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022, 347 healthcare data breaches of 500 or more records were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – the same number of data breaches reported in 2H, 2021. million, and the fall continued in 1H, 2022, when 20.2 In 1H, 2021, 27.6 That is a 9.1%

HIPAA 132

HIPAA Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Compliance 132

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 24, 2023

Even with that reduction, 2022 still ranked as the second-worst-ever year in terms of the number of reported breaches. million records in 2022. The 2022 IBM cost of a data breach report indicates the average cost of a healthcare data breach increased to an all-time high of $10.1 of all breached records in 2022.

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HIPAA Ransomware Hospitals Fraud 137

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 8, 2022

Achieving and maintaining HIPAA compliance is vital for all HIPAA-covered entities and business associates. If you are in any doubt, Compliancy Group is hosting a webinar on August 17, 2022, to answer the question, do I need to be HIPAA compliant? Host: Compliancy Group. Do I Need to be HIPAA Compliant? contact-form-7].

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HIPAA Compliance Health Insurance 119

Compliance Now

JANUARY 3, 2022

This requirement is designed to facilitate the plan sponsor’s compliance as a fiduciary to ensure that compensation is reasonable and that no conflicts of interest exist for plan service providers. For example, suppose the parties sign a services agreement for services effective January 1, 2022, on December 15, 2021.

Compliance 188

Compliance Licensing 188

Compliancy Group

JANUARY 25, 2023

At least 344 organizations in the healthcare industry suffered data breaches in 2022, according to a just-released report from the Identity Theft Research Center® (ITRC). Make Sure You’re HIPAA Compliant HIPAA compliance protects you against breaches. Protect your business by becoming HIPAA compliant today! Find Out More!

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HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Due Diligence Compliance 119

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 21, 2022

May 2022 saw a 25% increase in healthcare data breaches of 500 or more records. 70 data breaches of 500 or more records were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in May 2022, which is the highest monthly total this year and well above the 12-month average of 56.75 Covered Entity Type.

Ransomware 131

Ransomware HIPAA Compliance 131

American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 23, 2025

In 2022, the number of organizations providing healthcare training increased from 132 to 146, marking a 10% rise from the previous year. Ensuring Compliance: They stay informed about new healthcare rules and make sure training aligns with them. Together, let’s celebrate and support the unsung heroes of healthcare.

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Compliance Doctors Nurses 105

HIPAA Journal

MAY 20, 2022

In April 2022, 56 data breaches of 500 or more records were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The average breach size in April 2022 was 38,575 records, and the median breach size was 6,546 records. Largest Healthcare Data Breaches in April 2022. Healthcare Provider.

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HIPAA Ransomware Hospitals Compliance 126

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 19, 2022

In March 2022, 43 healthcare data breaches of 500 or more records were reported to the U.S. Largest Healthcare Data Breaches in March 2022. In March 2022, there were 25 data breaches reported to OCR that affected 10,000 or more individuals, all but one of which were hacking incidents. HIPAA Enforcement Activity in March 2022.

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Ransomware HIPAA Hospitals Compliance 126

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

50 healthcare data breaches of 500 or more records were reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in January 2022. 726 data breaches of 500 or more records were reported to OCR in the 12 months from February 2021 to January 2022, and 42,175,121 records were breached across those 726 incidents. million records a month.

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Ransomware HIPAA Hospitals Compliance 125

MRO Compliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

MRO Is 2022 Best in KLAS for Release of Information Services for Ninth Straight Year. MRO is the top performer for release of information services in the 2022 Best in KLAS report. The 2022 Best in KLAS report includes performance indicators to help provide better context and transparency of vendor performance. out of 100.

Compliance 130

Compliance 130

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

to resolve allegations that it engaged in practices that facilitated the unauthorized distribution of controlled substances from 2019 to 2022. From 2021 to 2022, Cerebral allegedly engaged in business practices designed to increase prescriptions of stimulant medications such as Adderall to patients, particularly those diagnosed with ADHD.

Telemedicine 96

Telemedicine Compliance 96

MedTrainer

MAY 31, 2024

Healthcare compliance is at a tipping point. To handle the ever-growing workload, healthcare compliance professionals must embrace technology. Automation can reduce the redundant administrative tasks and broken processes that plague compliance — at a significant time and cost savings. What is Healthcare Compliance Automation?

Compliance 98

Compliance Licensing Governance Compliance Officers 98

HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 21, 2022

So far in 2022, 31,705,618 patient records have been exposed or impermissibly disclosed. 30 data breaches of 10,000 or more patient records were reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights in September 2022, all but one of which were hacking/IT incidents. Causes of September 2022 Data Breaches. Healthcare Provider.

Ransomware 117

Ransomware HIPAA Compliance Hospitals 117

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Achieving compliance with the Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) can be a challenge for healthcare organizations and their business associates. One of the biggest challenges for compliance professionals is interpreting the HIPAA Rules and applying those requirements to their organization.

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HIPAA Compliance Compliance Officers Health Insurance 115

HIPAA Journal

JULY 20, 2022

June 2022 saw 70 healthcare data breaches of 500 or more records reported to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – two fewer than May and one fewer than June 2021. That is the highest monthly total so far in 2022. Largest Healthcare Data Breaches Reported in June 2022. million individuals.

Electronic Medical Records 112

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Hospitals 112

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 21, 2022

643 healthcare data breaches have been reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights so far in 2022, which makes this year the second worst year to date for healthcare data breaches. So far in 2022, 44,852,648 healthcare records have been breached. million records a month. million records a month.

Ransomware 109

Ransomware HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Doctors 109

AIHC

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

6] The letter also notes that obtaining informed consent for sensitive examinations is the standard of care and that OCR will continue to focus on provider compliance with HIPAA and proper informed consent. About the Author Gabriella Neff , RHIA, CHA, CHC, CHRC, CHPC is a Research Compliance Officer for H. 2022 Jan;52(1):28-31.

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Informed Consent HIPAA Compliance Hospitals 98

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 18, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights explained in its March 2022 cybersecurity newsletter that compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule will prevent or substantially mitigate most cyberattacks.

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HIPAA Compliance Ransomware Healthcare information Technology 142

MedTrainer

AUGUST 14, 2024

LAS VEGAS, August 8, 2024 — MedTrainer, a leading innovator in healthcare compliance technology, is the winner of a Stevie® Award for its development of the industry’s only full-cycle healthcare policy management solution.

Compliance 97

Compliance 97

HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The deadline for compliance with the information blocking requirements of the 21 st Century Cures Act is October 6, 2022, after which the HHS can impose financial penalties and healthcare providers will be subject to appropriate disincentives if they are determined to have failed to facilitate the easy digital sharing of patient data.

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Compliance HIPAA Healthcare information Technology Hospitals 112

MRO Compliance

DECEMBER 23, 2022

HIM Today: Funny Lessons Learned from 2022. I encourage you to request the playback of the entire panel discussion to gain insights on the good, the bad, and the funny lessons learned in HIM throughout 2022. As I’m sure many of us can relate, since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, life looks different in many ways.

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COVID-19 Patient Satisfaction 130

MedTrainer

JULY 29, 2024

I’ve taken a deep dive into the policy (like any compliance professional would), and I’ve distilled the important information below, along with my proposed changes for documents and training to better meet the HIPAA 2024 changes. User data collected is subject to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Bulletin issued December 1, 2022.

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HIPAA Compliance Compliance Officers Hospitals 98

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has publicly released two reports that were submitted to Congress that provide insights into data breaches, HIPAA enforcement activity, and the state of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule compliance for calendar year 2021.

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HIPAA Compliance 120

MedTrainer

MAY 15, 2023

LAS VEGAS, May 17, 2023 – MedTrainer is introducing a new brand, including a new logo, reflecting the company’s commitment to make healthcare compliance as efficient as healthcare organizations are critical. The post MedTrainer Unveils New Brand With Commitment to Streamline Healthcare Compliance appeared first on Medtrainer.

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Compliance 98

Compliance Now

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In other words, under the formal rules, forms for the 2021 calendar year need to be distributed by January 31 st , 2022. Section 6055 and 6056 of the ACA reporting regulations require that employers furnish Forms 1095-B and/or Forms 1095-C to employees no later than January 31 st of the year following the applicable calendar year.

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ACA Compliance 157

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The tool will point developers to resources where they can find out more information about their compliance obligations, along with best practices to help them deliver a safe and accurate service while ensuring the privacy and security of the health information of app users. The updated version can be found here.

Compliance 105

Compliance HIPAA FDA Health Insurance 105

Healthcare It News

MARCH 13, 2023

THE LARGER TREND In December, HHS issued guidance on the use of online tracking tools , addressing patient data tracking on web pages and mobile apps and reminding regulated entities about HIPAA compliance obligations.

HIPAA 325

HIPAA Compliance Hospitals 325

MedTrainer

MAY 9, 2024

I’m continually impressed by the profound impact that healthcare chief compliance officers and other similar roles have on their organizations. While the field of healthcare compliance is filled with exceptional individuals, there are a handful who I rely on to provide insight, news, and trends.

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Compliance Officers Compliance Governance 78