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 Reports Third Party Data Breach appeared first on HIPAA Journal. The post St.

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AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Understanding HIPAA is crucial.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 13, 2024

For example, some medical identity thieves take insurance information and make fraudulent claims to Medicare or Medicaid for services or goods. Identity theft can also result in the entry of false data into electronic medical records (EMRs) or the creation of fictitious EMRs in victims names.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 16, 2023

The third-party forensic investigation confirmed the attacker accessed files that contained patients’ protected health information; however, its electronic medical record system was not affected. The post Protected Health Information Exposed in 5 Recent Hacking Incidents appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 19, 2024

You can break down regulatory compliance into the following issues: Patient safety : Providers and all staff who care for or interact with patients must take all the necessary measures to control infection, prevent medical errors, and protect patient and employee safety. name, phone number). healthcare. healthcare.

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Regulatory Compliance Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services ACA 52

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HITECH is a critical aspect of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA). Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law. What’s the difference between HIPAA and HITECH? HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Understanding HIPAA is crucial.

Compliance 52

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 52

AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

To obtain more information about mitigating the risk of a HIPAA violation, please consult with legal counsel or a HIPAA Security Consultant. Prevalence of Sharing Access Credentials in Electronic Medical Records To summarize an abstract published by PMC (Public Med Central) of the U.S.

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HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Compliance Governance 52

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 16, 2025

For instance, patient and family engagement was one of five policy priorities in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive program under the HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act).

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COVID-19 Electronic Medical Records Doctors Medicaid 52

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 15, 2023

Tift Regional Medical Center in Georgia has started notifying 180,142 patients that their personal and protected health information was compromised in a cyberattack that was detected on or around August 16, 2022. A provisional total of 500 records was reported as it was not known at the time how many individuals had been affected.

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