HIPAA Journal

APRIL 24, 2023

Utah has updated its data breach regulations and from May 3, 2023, will require a breached entity to send a notification to the Utah Attorney General in the event of a breach of the personal information of 500 or more Utah residents. The post Utah Updates Data Breach Notification Requirements appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Total HIPAA

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In the event of a breach, a company that has complied with the DPA can assert DPA compliance as a defense to any claim that may come up. How does this relate to HIPAA compliance? So, if your organization is one that is required to adhere to sector-specific laws, HIPAA compliance may be part of DPA compliance as well.

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Compliancy Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Specifically, are you using HIPAA compliant billing software? To help you decide, we’ve prepared an overview of what the HIPAA regulations state. We also reviewed some of the most popular payment apps available to determine whether or not they are HIPAA compliant payment apps. . How Does HIPAA Define Billing Software Compliance?

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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. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009.

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Total HIPAA

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A newsletter on the importance of importance of HIPAA logging requirements states this: 1. “Audit logs are records of events based on applications, user, and systems. A federal grand jury indicted a former MedStar Ambulance paramedic on counts of identity theft and fraud. What HIPAA Security Rule Mandates.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 30, 2024

HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 governs how healthcare organizations handle protected health information (PHI). FWA Fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) in healthcare primarily refer to the inefficient and inappropriate use of Medicare and Medicaid funds. Under the direction of the U.S.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Compliance means adhering to various rules and standards that protect patient privacy, uphold safe working conditions, and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse of federal resources. Risk management procedures enable healthcare organizations to pinpoint their vulnerabilities to such hazards as security breaches or Medicare fraud.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 31, 2023

According to a Notice of Data Event on the company’s website, Mom’s Meals experienced a cyberattack between January 16, 2023, and February 22, 2023, that resulted in customer, employee, and contractor data being encrypted. At the time of publication, the company’s name does not appear on the HIPAA Breach Report.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 25, 2022

Insider threats include healthcare employees who abuse their access rights to steal patient data to commit identity theft and financial fraud, inside agents that steal sensitive data and provide that information to third parties, and disgruntled employees that wish to cause harm to their employers.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 1, 2023

No evidence of misuse of plan member data was identified at the time of issuing notification letters; however, as a precaution against identity theft and fraud, complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services were offered to affected individuals. The final fairness hearing has been scheduled for May 10, 2023.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

When a data breach occurs and sensitive information is disclosed, the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule requires affected individuals to be notified. In 2022, 747 of the 1,802 data breaches for which ITRC had information did not specify the root cause of the event, even though 1,595 compromises were linked to cyberattacks. “A

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 10, 2023

The lawsuit claims UIHC manages or controls two websites that are used for booking appointments, locating treatment facilities and physicians, and registering patients for events and classes. The post University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Sued for Unlawful Disclosures of PHI to Facebook appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 25, 2024

Created by five major credit card companies (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB, and American Express) with guidelines developed by the PCI Security Standards Council, PCI DSS was designed to prevent cybersecurity breaches of sensitive data and reduce the risk of fraud for organizations that handle payment card information.

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Compliancy Group

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The number “50” represents significant milestones – birthdays, anniversaries, the years since events both tragic and inspiring. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) instituted a HIPAA “Right of Access” initiative in 2019. how many times each family member had visited the office.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 27, 2022

Let’s Simplify Compliance HIPAA compliance helps to prevent insider data breaches. × Simplified HIPAA Compliance. Healthcare employees who misuse access rights to steal patient data to commit some other form of financial fraud. These actors steal data, commit fraud, or sabotage systems. Become compliant today!

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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

This post aims to answer all of your HIPAA compliance questions. If you’re just learning about HIPAA compliance, or beginning the process of becoming HIPAA compliant, this article will guide you through the initial steps you must take to adhere to the law. What is HIPAA Compliance? This is a long, comprehensive post.

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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. This act was signed into law by President Obama back in 2009.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 24, 2023

The team’s roles are to investigate and audit the Department’s operations to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse within the Department, and also to audit and investigate potential crimes against the Department. Subsequent Acts of Congress increased the OIG’s regulatory authority to prevent crimes against the Department.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These programs help to promote lawful and ethical conduct within healthcare organizations and minimize the risk of legal violations, such as fraud, abuse, and other unethical behaviors. Prevent Fraud and Abuse: Helps avoid improper billing and monitors for potential fraudulent or waste activities.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The lawsuit alleges the disclosures violated HIPAA, the Illinois Eavesdropping Statute, and the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. The post Medtronic & Edward-Elmhurst Health Sued Over Web Tracker Use appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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MedTrainer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

These regulations and laws help maintain patient confidentiality, ensure quality care, and prevent fraud and abuse within the healthcare industry. These requirements are designed to protect patient rights, privacy, and safety, as well as to prevent fraud, abuse, and other improper practices within healthcare organizations.

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MedTrainer

JANUARY 26, 2024

Tracking and reporting on employee compliance training and education can also decrease an organization’s liability in the event of noncompliance. By understanding what is required by role, you can structure training to be the most beneficial, which may mean reducing the number of courses your organization requires.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2022

We have a strong commitment to safeguard personal information, and we are working diligently to reduce the likelihood of future events.”. The post Spokane Regional Health District Announces Second Phishing Attack in 3 Months appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 28, 2022

38% of respondents said they visit those sites for streaming sporting events, 37% use the sites to download songs and video games that are hard to find, and 36% said they would visit those sites if they offered good discounts on purchases. The risks from bad cybersecurity practices are not just theoretical.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 18, 2023

Recently, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter in Tennessee halted operations for two weeks while recovering from a cyberattack, and a 2022 survey indicated 25% of healthcare organizations would be forced to temporarily halt operations in the event of a ransomware attack.

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YouCompli

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These include the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, the Physician Self-Referral Law, the False Claims Act, the Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Authorities, Exclusion Authority, Criminal Health Care Fraud Statute, and the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. The Auditing and Monitoring element now specifically includes Risk Assessment.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). AWS solutions require software compatible with HIPAA standards. Currently, ChatGPT does not meet HIPAA standards. However, the best solution is to install new equipment.

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AIHC

AUGUST 30, 2023

Written by: Nancie Lee Cummins, CFE, CHA, CIFHA, OHCC, CHCM, CHCO, CORCM Due to the high volume of fraud schemes involving telemarketing revealed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over recent years, it is important that providers heed “buyer beware” when engaging with a telemarketing firm. “If If it is too good to be true it probably isn't.”

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HIT Consultant

MAY 9, 2023

As a result, patients feared an increased risk of fraud. While it was not publicized how the attacker gained initial access to the company’s network, plaintiffs argued that it was the DCA’s poor cybersecurity practices that exposed them to the risk of identity theft and fraud.

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Medisys Compliance

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines Ensure that all claims are submitted per all applicable laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the Medicare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) laws. Stay up-to-date on all changes to regulatory requirements.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 17, 2023

By staying up-to-date with changing regulations, they help protect patients’ rights while preventing fraud or abuse. Their expertise in understanding complex regulations helps safeguard patient rights while preventing fraud or abuse.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In Europe, this is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), in America, it’s HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). AWS solutions require software compatible with HIPAA standards. Google Cloud Platform The storage operates by HIPAA standards. Currently, ChatGPT does not meet HIPAA standards.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 3, 2023

But they have also expanded the attack surface at these organizations and increased the level of risk and vulnerabilities that could result in direct loss of proprietary information, direct financial damage including theft and fraud, and potential loss of life (in addition to regulatory fines and brand damage) the healthcare sector faces.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Hearing about these pain points from stakeholders is why I’d “repackage HIPAA” if I were a regulator for a day. In that manner, businesses that remained “outside of the purview of HIPAA” would be impacted. This critical information can help identify or avoid serious adverse events, including hospital readmissions.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 16, 2023

AI is used by the finance industry to detect potential credit card fraud. In post-acute environments, healthcare providers dedicate a lot of resources to checking vital signs to identify postoperative adverse events. The post AI in Healthcare appeared first on HIPAA Journal. Predictive Equipment Maintenance.

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MedTrainer

JULY 31, 2024

It also supports financial compliance by implementing accurate billing practices and fraud prevention mechanisms, which are crucial for maintaining the organization’s financial health. Compliance ensures that healthcare organizations adhere to state, federal, and international laws and relevant standards and regulations.

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AIHC

JUNE 6, 2023

AI and Compliance Challenges Compliance oversight and increased skill your organization will require to ensure HIPAA security of information is a major concern to consider. AIHC recommends reading OpenAI’s blog posted about the data breach: [link] Conclusion Medical software dealing with patient data must be secure and HIPAA compliant.

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