HIPAA Journal

MARCH 9, 2022

Over 500,000 individuals have been affected by cyberattacks on Norwood Clinic, PracticeMax, Central Indiana Orthopedics, and an unauthorized electronic medical record incident at Ascension Michigan. Norwood Clinic. Ascension Michigan.

Electronic Medical Records 123

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 123

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 30, 2022

LEHB said the following types of information had been compromised: names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account numbers, health insurance information, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, and diagnosis/treatment information.

Ransomware 132

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Licensing 132

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 14, 2022

CRMC said at this stage of the investigation it does not appear that the attackers gained access to its electronic medical record database; however, the files accessed or potentially accessed by the attackers included information such as patient names, addresses, birth dates, medical information, and health insurance information.

Electronic Medical Records 134

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance HIPAA Licensing 134

HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2022

Individuals who had their Social Security numbers or driver’s license numbers exposed have been offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. The cyberattack forced the hospital to take its computer systems offline, which has prevented access to electronic medical records.

Licensing 109

Licensing Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Hospitals 109

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The System Analyst is responsible for maintaining the Electronic Medical Record Application, Epic Ambulatory and Lab, including system design, configuration/build, optimization, support, maintenance, issue analysis and resolution, training materials and to maximize patient safety, system efficiency and usability.

Electronic Medical Records 130

Electronic Medical Records Licensing 130

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 15, 2022

The incident involved the exposure and potential theft of the protected health information of 318,400 patients, including names, addresses, birth dates patient account numbers, medical record numbers, health insurance information, testing, diagnostic, treatment, and claims information.

Electronic Medical Records 122

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Health Insurance Fraud 122

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Aeroflow customers who don’t have an established primary care provider (PCP) can now conveniently connect with a licensed HealthTap physician in the HealthTap medical group to address their health needs, including DME-related consultations.

Electronic Medical Records 98

Electronic Medical Records Doctors Licensing Health Outcomes 98

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The New York Post reports that the cyberattack has prevented hospital staff from accessing the electronic medical record system, so patient information has been recorded using pen and paper while the hospitals operate under emergency procedures.

Electronic Medical Records 101

Electronic Medical Records Hospitals Health Insurance HIPAA 101

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The System Analyst is responsible for maintaining the Electronic Medical Record Application, Epic Ambulatory and Lab, including system design, configuration/build, optimization, support, maintenance, issue analysis and resolution, training materials and to maximize patient safety, system efficiency and usability. Experience: .

Electronic Medical Records 127

Electronic Medical Records Licensing 127

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 23, 2022

HIPAA encourages the use of electronic medical records and includes standards for protecting PHI. Over the last couple decades, we’ve seen the electronic medical record (EMR) transform data storage for HDOs. First, because it requires little to no upfront spend on hardware and licensing. In the U.S.,

Electronic Medical Records 98

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Compliance COVID-19 98

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

CommonSpirit Health is still facing disruption to business operations as a result of the attack but has now restored the MyChart patient portal and providers can now access their patients’ electronic medical records. Tift Regional Health System Investigating Cyberattack and Data Breach.

Electronic Medical Records 81

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 81

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 2, 2023

The files contained information such as names, birthdates, signatures, insurance details, contact information, government identification numbers including driver’s licenses and Social Security numbers, medical history/treatment information, and financial information.

Licensing 77

Licensing Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Health Insurance 77

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 6, 2023

The types of information exposed varied from individual to individual and may have included names, addresses, medical information, health insurance information, Medicaid identification numbers, driver’s licenses, account and routing numbers, and Social Security numbers.

Electronic Medical Records 82

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Licensing Nurses 82

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

HHS says the protected health information of up to 9,972 patients was stored on the compromised systems, and included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and medical information. The records contained demographic, insurance, and clinical information.

Ransomware 112

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Licensing 112

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The list of affected individuals has yet to be finalized, but Covenant Care California has confirmed that the incident involved the following information: name, date of birth, medical information, and/or health insurance information, including diagnosis or treatment information and/or claims and billing information.

Ransomware 88

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Licensing Health Insurance 88

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 16, 2022

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has confirmed that the protected health information of 1,290,104 patients was compromised in a data breach at its electronic medical record vendor, Eye Care Leaders. Eye Care Leaders said it detected a breach on Dec. 4, 2021, and disabled the affected systems within 24 hours.

Electronic Medical Records 96

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Health Insurance Licensing 96

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 8, 2022

The investigation confirmed that the electronic medical record system was not affected, but files containing patients’ protected health information had been exfiltrated from its systems. The breach notice does not state when access to its network was first gained.

Ransomware 91

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Licensing 91

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 3, 2024

.” Community Health Network, an Indiana -based health system focused on putting patients first while offering a full continuum of healthcare services, world-class innovations, and a focus on population health management, recently licensed the Praia Health Consumer Platform for implementation in 2024.

Electronic Medical Records 113

Electronic Medical Records Licensing Hospitals 113

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 8, 2023

The doctor – Dr. Paul Hoffman – has had his access to the electronic medical record system terminated. No financial information, driver’s license numbers, or Social Security numbers were viewed. Asante said it is now investigating how to improve the detection of unauthorized medical record access by its staff.

Electronic Medical Records 77

Electronic Medical Records Doctors Fraud HIPAA 77

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

in Iowa has recently confirmed that it was affected by the data breach at the electronic medical record provider, Eye Care Leaders. Wolfe Clinic used the myCare Integrity medical records platform, which was accessed by an unauthorized party on or around December 4, 2021, who deleted databases and system configuration files.

Electronic Medical Records 79

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud HIPAA 79

Provider Trust

JULY 25, 2022

While your electronic medical record (EMR) will have some data relating to practitioners, these systems can become out-of-date quickly if not regularly maintained and updated. Acquiring license information about providers can be difficult. See Our License Monitoring Solution. Recent OIG Enforcement Actions.

Electronic Medical Records 52

Electronic Medical Records Licensing Medicare Medicare 52

Compliancy Group

JUNE 7, 2024

They recommend implementing the onboarding process in three phrases: Phase One : After-offer administrative steps like checking for required licenses, conducting background checks, applications for hospital privileges (if applicable), and enrolling in employee benefits plans.

US Department of Health and Human Services 52

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

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. 95% of the compromised files only included an individual’s name.

Electronic Medical Records 68

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 68

Compliancy Group

JANUARY 6, 2022

Some files may have also contained Social Security numbers or driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and/or clinical or treatment information. Ciox clarified that the employee whose email account was involved, “did not have direct access to any healthcare provider’s or facility’s electronic medical record system.”.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Compliance Hospitals 52

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 2, 2022

The breach occurred at an unnamed service provider that maintains patients’ electronic medical records for the practice. Kevin Wolf, DPM, doing business as Goldsboro Podiatry in North Carolina, has recently confirmed that the protected health information of 30,669 has potentially been obtained by unauthorized individuals.

Electronic Medical Records 58

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 58

HIT Consultant

APRIL 2, 2024

Community Health Network, a healthcare system based in Indiana, renowned for prioritizing patient-centric care, comprehensive health services, innovative practices, and a commitment to population health management, has recently acquired a license for the Praia Health Consumer Platform, slated for implementation in 2024.

Electronic Medical Records 40

Electronic Medical Records Licensing 40

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 3, 2024

If the insurance company provides the electronic medical records system (EMR) the practitioner uses to document patient encounters then they know what procedures are performed. I am going to suggest that this society has the means to automate this entire process.

Health Insurance 73

Health Insurance ACA Doctors Fraud 73

YouCompli

DECEMBER 14, 2022

I’ve seen a very broad spectrum of relationships with physicians and licensed independent practitioners (LIPs) over the past 20 years. IT often recommends the adoption of certain tools and technologies that impact your electronic medical records. Physicians. I bet you have too.

Compliance 52

Compliance Compliance Officers Nurses Overpayments 52

AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Weight and Height Juxtaposition in the Electronic Medical Record Causing an Accidental Medication Overdose (posted on the Patient Safety Network October 31, 2023) A 2-year-old girl presented to the emergency department (ED) with joint swelling and rash following an upper respiratory infection. Read the article in full.

Department of Veterans Affairs 59

Department of Veterans Affairs Hospitals Compliance Nurses 59

Total HIPAA

APRIL 20, 2020

Users may utilize this HIPAA compliant email encryption service through Microsoft Outlook or their company’s electronic medical record (EMR) system. The company will set up a single user license for $15/month if their client only needs one account for the entire company. It stores and encrypts messages at rest.

HIPAA 59

HIPAA Compliance COVID-19 Licensing 59

Total HIPAA

MARCH 29, 2023

The Enterprise option (which requires the purchase of 50 or more licenses) costs $79 per user per year. Users may utilize this HIPAA compliant email encryption service through Microsoft Outlook or their company’s electronic medical record (EMR) system. NeoCertified: Cost NeoCertified offers five options for plans.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Compliance Licensing COVID-19 52

HIT Consultant

JULY 18, 2022

For years electronic medical records, messaging systems, and other technologies have only increased physician burnout. Clinicians can’t perform at the top of their license absent the coordination and harmonization of healthcare’s administrative and financial levers. Justin Norden, MD, MBA, Partner at GSR Ventures.

Electronic Medical Records 98

Electronic Medical Records Doctors Hospitals COVID-19 98

Hall Render

MAY 31, 2024

margin in Q1 AI + navigation = faster cancer care at Northwell Mount Sinai’s Beth Israel submits revised closure plan Dollars can boost health equity, but broad change is just as important Montefiore records $27.9M operating income, 4.1%

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Burien doctor caught performing unauthorized plastic surgeries, loses license. CCH about halfway through electronic medical records system install. Children’s Hospital Of The King’s Daughters Poised To Open Mental Health Pavilion In Virginia. WASHINGTON. PeaceHealth workers plan to picket, demand more change.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40