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 142

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance HIPAA Licensing 142

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have taken a bold step by mandating a standard for prior authorization. The standardization of documentation for prior authorization also enables physicians to submit requests within their familiar electronic medical record systems, reducing the burden on providers.

Electronic Medical Records 122

Electronic Medical Records Doctors Governance Medicaid 122

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 16, 2023

“In fact, the core asset of many FHIR apps is to take information out of an electronic health record and do useful things with it, such as identify trends, provide clinical decision support or handle a niche area not covered by a commercial electronic medical record system.”. PhD, a co-author on this study.

Electronic Medical Records 98

Electronic Medical Records Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 98

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 18, 2022

We also work with VitalNet to support integration across multiple hospital disparate electronic medical record systems in our tele-stroke program, and use Amwell carts and Cisco Room kit minis for partners. "We procured enterprise-wide, Epic-integrated Zoom for Healthcare for our direct-to-consumer telemedicine services.

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COVID-19 Telemedicine Electronic Medical Records Hospitals 197

HIT Consultant

JULY 17, 2023

Cessation of PHE telehealth, prescribing, and mental health access exceptions could impact the Medicaid population the most. Twenty-one percent of Medicaid enrollees have mild, moderate, or severe SUD, compared to 16% of commercially insured individuals. And as of the latest data, 7.3% And as of the latest data, 7.3%

Public Health 98

Public Health Medicaid Medicaid Electronic Medical Records 98

HIPAA Journal

MAY 23, 2024

When employees are dismissed, their network account, email, and access to clinical systems and electronic medical records are terminated, as was the case with this dismissal; however, some patient data was stored on the laptop.

Electronic Medical Records 86

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Medicaid Medicaid 86

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Also, the breach notification letters stated, in bold and underlined text, that electronic medical records had not been accessed when the next paragraph made it clear that the information contained in medical records had in fact been accessed.

Electronic Medical Records 110

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Fraud Medicaid 110

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 101

Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Licensing Nurses 101

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 was notified about the breach on September 1, 2022.

Electronic Medical Records 78

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 78

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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Compliance Officers Compliance Electronic Medical Records Fraud 94

Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In late February of 2019, Gulf Coast discovered that between early September of 2018 and early February of 2019 (after the contractor stopped providing services), the contractor had impermissibly accessed Gulf Coasts electronic medical record (EMR) system and accessed the ePHI of approximately 34,310 individuals.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware HIPAA Fraud Electronic Medical Records 98

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 25, 2023

More practices are adopting RPM programs because of the increasing patient acceptance of virtual care models, widespread reimbursement from CMS as well as private payers and Medicaid plans , and decreased cost of connected devices.

Electronic Medical Records 120

Electronic Medical Records COVID-19 Doctors Medicaid 120

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The newest value-based payment program purposely designed to address SDOH is the ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (ACO REACH) model, launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Health Outcomes 88

Health Outcomes Electronic Medical Records Medicaid Medicaid 88

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This list would include major healthcare payers like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Tricare, public health agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Education, which coordinates supportive health services for some student populations.

Electronic Medical Records 72

Electronic Medical Records Governance Public Health Medicaid 72

Provider Trust

JULY 25, 2022

The OIG alleged that Summa Health “billed the Medicaid program or paid for claims through its Medicare Advantage Plan, SummaCare, for services or durable medical equipment ordered by three physicians who were excluded and who were not on the Summa Health medical staff.” Recent OIG Enforcement Actions.

Electronic Medical Records 52

Electronic Medical Records Licensing Medicare Medicare 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 64

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 64

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Experience presenting results to technical and non-technical audiences required, including experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, ggplot).

Electronic Medical Records 78

Electronic Medical Records Public Health Medicaid Medicaid 78

HIT Consultant

JUNE 19, 2024

This strategic initiative aims to ensure seamless, high-quality care for WakeMed’s diverse patient population, including Medicaid, Medicare, commercially insured, and uninsured patients, particularly those transitioning between WakeMed and other community providers. This feature is crucial for optimizing clinical decision-making.

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Electronic Medical Records Hospitals Medicaid Medicaid 52

Med Com Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Texas CNS Hospital will utilize MCC’s RemitOne Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology software and services for their Patient Registration, Electronic Medical Records, and Revenue Cycle Management throughout the entire facility. Texas CNS Hospital is a 170,000 square-feet 350 patient rooms facility.

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Compliance Hospitals Electronic Medical Records Regulatory Compliance 40

Med Com Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Texas CNS Hospital will utilize MCC’s RemitOne Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology software and services for their Patient Registration, Electronic Medical Records, and Revenue Cycle Management throughout the entire facility. Texas CNS Hospital is a 170,000 square-feet 350 patient rooms facility.

Compliance 40

Compliance Hospitals Electronic Medical Records Regulatory Compliance 40

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).

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

Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

If finalized, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Rule on Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization Processes will require payers to participate in electronic payer-to-payer data exchange and implement automated prior authorization processes.

Electronic Medical Records 52

Electronic Medical Records Medicare Medicare COVID-19 52

Healthcare Law Today

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Moreover, smaller groups are unlikely to have access to the capital necessary to grow organically, whether it be recruitment of younger physicians, investment in imaging technology, such as nuclear medicine and ultrasound, investment in OBLs and ASCs and/or acquisition of sophisticated electronic medical record systems.

US Department of Health and Human Services 52

US Department of Health and Human Services Electronic Medical Records Medicare Medicare 52

Compliancy Group

MARCH 22, 2024

Compliance Program A comprehensive way to avoid Medicare exclusion is to develop an organization-wide compliance program, one of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements. Our experts at Compliancy Group help medical providers and decision-makers stay on top of the ever-changing Medicare regulations.

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Medicare Medicare Compliance Compliance Officers 52

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Be sure to use web sites that give you information that is accurate such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights and U S Government Agencies. Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law.

Compliance 99

Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Electronic Medical Records 99

Health Care Law Brief

APRIL 12, 2023

On April 5, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the 2024 Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Benefit Programs Final Rule (“Final Rule”), which will be codified at 42 C.F.R. The SRFs include low-income subsidy, dual eligibility (meaning eligible for Medicare and Medicaid) and disability.

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Medicare Medicare Overpayments Overpayment 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).

COVID-19 52

COVID-19 Electronic Medical Records Doctors Medicaid 52

AIHC

APRIL 5, 2022

Providers may take documentation “short cuts” or feel overwhelmed with implementation of a new EMR (electronic medical record) system and clone or make documentation errors. Evidence of Medical Necessity Medical necessity includes frequency, duration, previous conservative treatment (that failed) and other factors.

Fraud 52

Fraud Medicare Medicare Compliance 52

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

CA Healthcare Provider 2,364,359 Hackers hack access to its network between August 30, 2023, and September 1, 2023 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services MD Health Plan 2,342,357 MOVEit Transfer vulnerability exploited at Maximus Inc. million individuals, followed by violations of the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.

Ransomware 128

Ransomware HIPAA Hospitals Compliance 128

AIHC

APRIL 10, 2024

HIPAA guarantees patients access to their paper medical records. Be sure to use web sites that give you information that is accurate such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services , Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights and U S Government Agencies. Since 2009, HITECH has given “teeth” to HIPAA law.

Compliance 52

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

AIHC

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Prevalence of Sharing Access Credentials in Electronic Medical Records To summarize an abstract published by PMC (Public Med Central) of the U.S. With the advancement of technology, the emergence of advanced cyber threats has escalated, which hinders the privacy and security of health information systems such as EHRs.

HIPAA 52

HIPAA Electronic Medical Records Compliance Governance 52

Jane Sarashon

MARCH 3, 2025

We must accept uncertainties in our forecasting and planning for coverage of Medicaid and Medicare, as well as VA health care, in the current environment — because we don’t know what we don’t know about plans for each of these programs through the Federal lens. health care.

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Medical Billing Health Insurance Doctors Electronic Medical Records 59

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. ” The attack was conducted by the Hive ransomware group, which was the subject of a law enforcement takedown in January 2023.

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Electronic Medical Records HIPAA Medicaid 98

Health Populi

JUNE 6, 2018

Digitizing records underpinned this with the long-term goal of helping reduce health care costs in the American macroeconomy, especially to help make Medicare and Medicaid more sustainable over time. In historical context, HITECH was part of the ARRA Stimulus Bill, legislation meant to bring the Great Recession Economy back to life.

Doctors 87

Doctors Medicaid Medicaid Electronic Medical Records 87

Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

NCH Healthcare System switching vendor for electronic medical records in early June. to extend Medicaid coverage up to 12 months after birth. Enrollment ticking up in Missouri’s expanded Medicaid program, but rollout still rocky. Montana Hires a Medicaid Director With a Managed-Care Past. NEW JERSEY.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses 40

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 24, 2022

The platform supports a clinic’s end-to-end operations, from patient intake to scheduling, communication, assessments, electronic medical records (‘EMR’), revenue cycle management, home exercise plans, adherence tracking and patient lifecycle management.

Electronic Medical Records 52

Electronic Medical Records Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 52

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% operating income, 4.1%

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Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40