HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

Columbia Eye Clinic, South Carolina Columbia Eye Clinic, a medical and surgical ophthalmology practice with four locations in Columbia and Lexington in South Carolina, announced a data security incident on March 14, 2025, involving the exposure of patients’ protected health information.

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Verisys

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

What You Need to Know: The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has announced significant updates to its credentialing and monitoring requirements, effective July 1, 2025. At Verisys, we specialize in credentialing and license monitoring , offering industry-leading data accuracy and real-time insights.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2025

Two breach notices have been added to the Beacon Health System website, the first on March 24, 2025, involving a business associate called CPS Solutions, a provider of services to support pharmacy operations. Notification letters were mailed to the affected individuals on February 10, 2025.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

The file review confirmed that the types of data compromised in the cyberattack included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers, medical information, and health insurance information. During that time, files were exfiltrated from its network, some of which contained patient data.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Finally, SB 1120 constrains the unfettered use of AI tools to approve or deny medical treatments, by requiring a licensed health care professional to still make individualized determinations for each member of a health insurance plan. 2025) research interests are focused on the intersection of health and the law.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 16, 2025

The hackers encrypted files and stole data such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, demographic information, Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers, medical record numbers, health information, payment information, and health insurance information.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

A comprehensive and time-intensive review of the affected accounts was recently concluded, and it was confirmed that names, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers, bank account information, payment card information, dates of birth, medical information, and health insurance information were stored in the accounts.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 25, 2025

Dedicated to strengthening communities, HelloHero’s team of licensed professionals work to address the diverse needs of clients across the country. Originally announced February 5th, 2025 With no waitlists, flexible scheduling, and insurance acceptance, HelloHero ensures accessible, personalized care for everyone.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

All claims must be submitted by or be postmarked by June 30, 2025. The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court, and the final approval hearing has been scheduled for June 16, 2025. The deadline for objection to and exclusion from the settlement has passed. The post Azura Vascular Care Agrees to $3.15

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 14, 2025

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Originally announced February 5th, 2025 Catapult Healths trailing twelve-month revenue was approximately $30 million as of the third quarter of 2024. For more information, please visit teladochealth.com.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 31, 2025

Their clinically validated biowearable solutions and cloud analytics are deployed globally and licensed by leading Fortune 500 companies, the Department of Defense, and the National Institute of Health. Originally announced February 10th, 2025 To learn more, visit epicorebiosystems.com. Follow Epicore on LinkedIn.

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Provider Trust

APRIL 22, 2025

The Road Ahead As ProviderTrust navigates the uncertainties of 2025, it does so with 15 years of trusted experienceand a forward-looking commitment to building a safer, more data-driven healthcare system. This approach reframes compliance from a checkbox activity to a strategic imperative rooted in trusted data.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

An applicant is eligible to reciprocate to Alabama if they (1) hold an active pharmacist license in any state, and (2) have confirmed licensure by examination in any state regardless of license status. Additional questions can be directed to licensing at the Board of Pharmacy at (208) 334-3233 or BOP-info@dopl.idaho.gov.

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MedTrainer

MARCH 25, 2025

MedTrainer is the only platform to be recognized as a Momentum Leader in Spring 2025 across the four healthcare compliance categories evaluated by G2 (Healthcare Compliance Software, Healthcare Learning Management Systems, Healthcare Credentialing, and Healthcare Risk Management).

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

in 2025 and 3% by 2029. Ensure that whatever strategy you select makes it easy to recover that data when needed and without unnecessary licensing, egress or other costs. This focus is particularly urgent in California, where new legislation mandates state healthcare providers to limit spending growth to 3.5%

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

A minority of the affected individuals had their Social Security numbers and/or drivers license numbers exposed.Individual notification letters are now being mailed to the affected individuals, and complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services have been offered to individuals whose Social Security numbers were involved.

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Jane Sarashon

MARCH 16, 2025

This can be done channeling AI-assisted care through licensed health care professionals “or” autonomous AI agents, he writes. Among users’ positive experiences with LLMs are that 54% of folks said using LLMs has improved their productivity, and 42% said their use improved creativity. The post The New “Paging Dr.

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Medisys Compliance

JANUARY 7, 2025

The field of mental health care continues to evolve, and with 2025 on the horizon, significant updates to billing practices and regulations are set to reshape the way mental health providers operate. For 2025, new policies aim to: Enhance transparency in reimbursement processes. Highlights include: New Codes: F32.A:

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 1, 2025

Supported by a network of licensed doctors, pharmacies, and banks across the U.S. The newly integrated lab testing services will be available to Locke Bios enterprise clients starting April 1, 2025. This advancement allows enterprise clients to offer faster diagnoses and more precise treatment plans across all 50 states.

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Hall Render

APRIL 8, 2025

On February 12, 2025, the Texas House of Representatives (House) introduced House Bill 2747 (H.B. 2747 would go into effect on September 1, 2025, adding Texas to the growing list of states exercising increased oversight over health care transactions. If passed, H.B.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

The data review was completed on February 13, 2025, and confirmed that names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical information, treatment information, healthcare provider information, and health insurance information had been exposed.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 13, 2025

The NCQA 2025 credentialing standards shorten verification timelines, increase monitoring requirements, and add data for collection all of which are significantly easier for organizations using credentialing software. The information below is a brief listing of the 2025 changes to NCQA credentialing standards.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Virtual consultation: A follow-up virtual visit with a licensed nurse practitioner to discuss test results, review health risks, and create a personalized health action plan. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

An applicant is eligible to reciprocate to Alabama if they (1) hold an active pharmacist license in any state, and (2) have confirmed licensure by examination in any state regardless of license status. Additional questions can be directed to licensing at the Board of Pharmacy at (208) 334-3233 or BOP-info@dopl.idaho.gov.

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Provider Trust

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has released updated standards for credentialing processes among payers for 2025. Though these guidelines take effect on July 1, 2025, payers must act now to ensure they can ramp up their credentialing processes appropriately.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 26, 2025

As the sector adapts, telehealth providers must navigate new compliance challenges, particularly regarding controlled substances, data privacy, and multi-state licensing. These flexibilities were extended through December 31, 2025, but regulators have indicated that stricter rules may soon follow.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Investment will Expand Scalable Programs and Partnerships with Healthcare Providers, Aiming to Close Critical Workforce Gaps by 2025 Stepful , the company dedicated to re-imagining healthcare training for allied health professional jobs, today announced it has raised $31.5 million in Series B funding.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 19, 2025

The breach was detected on January 15, 2025, and immediate action was taken to prevent further unauthorized access. The forensic investigation confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed the account between January 10, 2025, and January 14, 2025, and potentially viewed or acquired patient data.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 8, 2025

Credentialing and granting privileges are essential but often time-consuming processes that involve gathering inputs from many sources: the providers requesting privileges, the institutions granting them, licensing boards, peer references, and more.

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Physician Credentialing Company

APRIL 21, 2025

Users can benefit from online therapy through its distance-access features combined with a varied selection of licensed providers, which serve as an alternative to office-based treatment. Psychiatrists usually charge greater fees than licensed counselors do for their services. billion in 2025, due to a 25.5% billion in 2024.13

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MedTrainer

MARCH 31, 2025

March 31, 2025 MedTrainer, a leading provider of healthcare workforce compliance and credentialing solutions , is rapidly releasing innovations that are moving its healthcare workforce compliance platform to the top of the provider credentialing market. LAS VEGAS, Nev.,

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 13, 2025

The company has licensing agreements with peer-reviewed medical journals, and OpenEvidences model was not connected to the public internet while trained, Nadler said. Originally announced February 19th, 2025 Theres this big question thats on everybodys mind right now, is AI actually going to be good for humanity or not? Nadler said.

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Hall Render

APRIL 7, 2025

On February 4, 2025, the D.C. District Court for the District of Columbia, further reasoned that the Relator could not pursue the action without licensed counsel. In United States ex rel. Feliciano v. Ardoin , a pro se relator filed a qui tam action under the False Claims Act (FCA).

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Today, the company is also announcing the launch of its AI Agent App Store where licensed clinicians can collaborate with Hippocratic AI to design and shape AI agents based on use cases they develop and earn revenue from their use by customers. Originally announced January 9th, 2025 trillion parameters to 3.7 trillion parameters.

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Innovaare Compliance

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Prescription Drug Program, commonly known as Medicare Part D, is undergoing significant transformations in 2025 due to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The transformational changes in 2025 are highlighted below. CGDP will be replaced with a new Manufacturer Discount Program (MDP) in 2025. Non-applicable drugs (i.e.,

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Verisys

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The extension is effective January 1, 2025. LA Board of Medical Examiners Newsletter (page 6) Maryland: Effective January 1, 2025, the Board will be implementing a registration for Limited X-Ray Machine Operators (LXMOs). The healthcare providers must have a full and unrestricted license.

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Verisys

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The extension is effective January 1, 2025. LA Board of Medical Examiners Newsletter (page 6) Maryland: Effective January 1, 2025, the Board will be implementing a registration for Limited X-Ray Machine Operators (LXMOs). The healthcare providers must have a full and unrestricted license.

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