Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 12, 2024

Federal guidelines like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) outline the responsibility of healthcare providers when it comes to creating, analyzing, and distributing Protected Health Information (PHI). For healthcare providers and professionals working in healthcare, data security is of utmost importance.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

APRIL 11, 2022

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 million individuals.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 31, 2023

The burden will fall to software developers and service providers, thus elevating the data-centric approach to cybersecurity. But unfortunately that is just not the case. Instead with how deeply personal and important the information and data that we hold is in the world of healthcare, we need to be prepared for the absolute worst.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

Writing in their latest quarterly newsletter, the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reported that the number of hacking or IT incidents which led to ePHI data breaches increased 45% from 2019 to 2020. Phishing attacks are one of the most common types of cyberattacks.

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Redox

MARCH 20, 2024

Why zero trust is important in healthcare 2023 was the worst-ever year for breached healthcare records , increasing by 156% over 2022. Distributed networks and the dissemination of health data over multiple locations have also accelerated zero trust adoption. Our zero trust implementation allowed us to meet all of those goals.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 15, 2024

Many businesses and organizations came to an abrupt halt as all systems using CrowdStrike received the infamous blue screen of death. Richard Bird, Chief Security Officer at Traceable AI The CrowdStrike event serves as an incredibly important reminder that the digital world is nothing more than a tool that serves the human world.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 30, 2023

Hospitals, doctors and other care providers need to have as much data and information readily available to use to treat patients and save lives; while at the same time keeping this sensitive information secure. At the same time, human lives are increasingly at risk. This is especially true when it comes to ransomware attacks.

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Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

News ranks hospitals in health equity. These hospitals earn top honors. These hospitals earn top honors. facility Southern Research CEO talks biotech incubator, future of Birmingham medicine ALASKA Juneau’s hospital is bleeding cash. list includes 3 from Arizona ARKANSAS Children’s Miracle Network Raises $5.4M

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Hall Render

JUNE 21, 2024

NATIONAL 50% of U.S. to buy property. NATIONAL 50% of U.S. to buy property. NATIONAL 50% of U.S. to buy property. The deal fell through, but that won’t solve Bartlett’s budget issues. Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly considers $38.5M Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly considers $38.5M

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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 operating margin in Q3 JLL Arranges $13.4M

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 29, 2023

NATIONAL 4 largest healthcare data breaches of 2023 Anesthesia practices sue CMS over reimbursement method Antitrust enforcements hit a high in 2022, with health deals impacted ASCs face leadership exodus CMS floats appeals process over observational stays CMS proposes additional Medicare appeals processes FTC eyes healthcare mergers, report shows (..)

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

21 top management risks in healthcare for 2022. $1B 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.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

4 Health Systems Join Provider-Created Data Collective to Improve Care. Why asking about social determinants of health is so important. Alabama Women’s Health Center Suffers Data Breach, 34K Impacted. Southeast Health wants to receive additional property taxes. Banner Health’s big bet on population health.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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Hall Render

MARCH 11, 2022

AHA urges Congress to address health care workforce challenges. 50 best hospital, health systems supply chains in the US, per GHX. CMS Innovation Center Launches New Initiative To Advance Health Equity. Cybersecurity companies offering US hospitals free protection. Biden administration requests $22.5B

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CVS Health, Walgreens each to settle all opioid cases for $5B. Cullman Regional to build north Alabama’s 1st freestanding emergency department. USDA funds 11 rural Alabama health care projects with $7.3 Rural Alabamians getting improvements in health care with federal grant. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Amazon Pharmacy partners with health plans for discount drugs. Conti Ransomware Group Continues to Threaten Healthcare. Health Policy Brief: Pandemic-Driven Health Policies To Address Social Needs And Health Equity. HHS putting $35 million toward mental health support for children, young adults.

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Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

4 benefits of behavioral health partnership for hospital performance. Court OKs denying coverage for mental health, substance-use care. Court OKs denying coverage for mental health, substance-use care. COVID-fatigued health workers are mobilizing. Now they’re facing a mental health crisis.

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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 19, 2022

Amazon to offer behavioral health services through Ginger partnership. CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow. CISA warns of ransomware threat targeting healthcare, medical organizations. House approves sweeping climate, tax, health care package. CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

JULY 21, 2023

Vincent’s nurse, physician communication among top in Alabama UAB Hospital receives millions in state funds to expand ED 988 one year later: More needed to expand mental health in Alabama communities of color Alabama lawmakers hear from Pickens County on effort to re-open medical center ALASKA City OKs $8.1M Million St. Million St.

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Hall Render

MARCH 1, 2024

in 2023 income Ransomware group leader told hackers to attack hospitals, FBI, HHS say The 23 health systems pushing Congress to act on virtual care Three examples of how AI is going to change medicine U.S. R1 RCM posts $3.3M R1 RCM posts $3.3M R1 RCM posts $3.3M R1 RCM posts $3.3M R1 RCM posts $3.3M R1 RCM posts $3.3M

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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

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dunleavy proposes extending Medicaid coverage for new mothers ARIZONA Banner Health pays $1.25M penalty over HIPAA failures from 2016 breach Arizona nursing school at risk of losing accreditation St. billion since pandemic U.S. billion since pandemic U.S. billion since pandemic U.S. billion since pandemic U.S. billion since pandemic U.S.

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

NATIONAL 94% of Organizations Experienced a Cyberattack in 2022 AHA blog: Strengthening crisis management in rural health care Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency Cancer drug shortages are creating dire circumstances for some patients CMS Releases FY24 IPPS Proposed Rule, Seeks to Boost Rates by 2.8%

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act becomes law. Here are the top health systems by patient reviews. Sensitive health data of 50 million Americans hacked or breached last year: analysis. Private equity’s pandemic-era health care push. 12 million dollar drug lab, mental health center coming to Dothan.

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

AHA Urges DOJ to Protect Health Care Workers??from Coalition of hospitals, health plans and others urge for stronger guidance around third-party apps. Hospital, long-term care groups again petition Becerra to extend COVID-19 public health emergency. Justice Department to join whistleblower lawsuit against EHR vendor, CEO.

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Hall Render

JULY 8, 2022

Ransomware attack on finance company affects 600 hospitals, practices. Vendor Ransomware Attack Impacts 660 Healthcare Organizations. SCOTUS won’t hear challenge to health worker vaccine mandate. Why health systems are choosing Amazon as their cloud provider. Worst health system data breaches of 2022, according to Wired.

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Hall Render

MAY 5, 2023

acquisition of Oak Street Health to expand primary care footprint Did Hospitals Violate EMTALA by Failing to Provide Abortion Care? acquisition of Oak Street Health to expand primary care footprint Did Hospitals Violate EMTALA by Failing to Provide Abortion Care?

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

11 Plan To Slash $1.5B 11 Plan To Slash $1.5B 11 Plan To Slash $1.5B

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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

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

How CVS, Amazon and Walgreens are pushing into primary care, home health. Like ordering from Amazon: Where health tech is heading, according to 3 CIOs. Medical groups to Biden: ED boarding at a ‘crisis point’ Nursing home groups request public health emergency extension. deal to combine with Summit Health.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Biden administration extends COVID public health emergency. Bill would use CMS’s Five-Star system to punish consistently 1-star nursing homes. USDA awards health care grants to rural hospitals in Mississippi, Alabama. East Alabama Health Joins Apprentice Partnership. Unity Health appoints new CEO.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Here’s why.

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