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. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago.

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Verisys

MARCH 6, 2025

Technologies continue to transform the healthcare industrythe da Vinci Surgical Robot performs precise movements that enable minimally invasive surgeries, the CyberKnife delivers targeted radiotherapy, and smart devices provide practitioners with instantaneous updates to patient health. AI acts as a built-in safety net.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 21, 2023

Multiple class action lawsuits have been filed against two healthcare providers in Arkansas – Mena Regional Health System (MRHS) and Howard Memorial Hospital – over cyberattacks in which patient data was compromised. The post Multiple Lawsuits Filed Against Arkansas Hospitals Over Data Breaches appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 24, 2022

Chelan Douglas Health District said it is unaware of any cases of identity fraud or other misuse of patient data. East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Investigating Security Breach. Notification letters started to be sent to affected individuals on March 15, 2022.

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HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The information potentially accessed and stolen included names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, Medicare claim numbers, patient account numbers, health insurance information, medical record numbers, dates of service, provider names, claims information, and medical and clinical treatment information.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 20, 2022

Louis-based hospital system reported a breach of its email system to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights on May 5, 2020, that affected 287,876 individuals. BJC HealthCare has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit to resolve claims it failed to adequately protect patient data from phishing attacks. The nonprofit St.

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MedTrainer

JUNE 28, 2023

In healthcare especially, fraud is something responsible providers need to be on the lookout for. It’s why many organizations choose to work with a Certified Fraud Examiner as part of their ongoing efforts to remain responsible and compliant with financial best practices. What is a Certified Fraud Examiner?

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 1, 2023

Most state that HIPAA is an acronym of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and that it led to the development of standards for the privacy of Protected Health Information. However, at the time, the healthcare insurance industry was governed by a hotchpotch of federal and state legislation.

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Kaiser Health News

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

She won’t answer the phone unless her caller ID displays a number she recognizes, but this call showed the number of the hospital where her doctor works. She contacted the 1-800-MEDICARE helpline to get a new Medicare number and called the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline and the Federal Trade Commission.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Work Health Solutions then verified contact information and sent notifications on November 9, 2022. The exposed files contained names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and/or medical information. NYC Health + Hospitals Alerts Patients About Loss of Device Containing PHI.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

million being defrauded from Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance programs. The payments were intended for hospitals for providing covered medical services. The arrests were related to a series of scams that spoofed hospital email accounts. million, and $6.4

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Compliancy Group

MAY 15, 2024

As we move deeper into 2024, hospitals must increasingly focus on compliance with regulations set forth by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). This guide outlines the OIG’s hospital compliance priorities and provides actionable advice on ensuring your hospital meets these rigorous standards.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 20, 2023

It has been almost 27 years since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law, more than 2 decades since the Privacy Rule was enacted, and this February will be the 20 th anniversary of the HIPAA Security Rule.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 28, 2024

Regardless of company size or number of employees, thorough HR compliance training ensures that your practice, hospital, or company protects patients and workers. The Importance of HR Compliance Training Courses Compliance regulations in healthcare are designed to help organizations prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 16, 2023

Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services operates a 60-bed acute care hospital and outpatient clinics and provides home health care services in New Mexico and Arizona. Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services had argued that there was no actionable duty to protect the plaintiffs’ data, but U.S.

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Health Populi

APRIL 24, 2018

consumers rank hospitals as the top-trusted segment in the U.S., Otherwise, the news is negative across the remaining four segments: consumer health is the second most-trusted segment, by 56% of Americans, but dropped by 7 percentage points from 2017. Hospitals ranked top in trust among U.S.

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This means your organization must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). There are a number of laws built to fight against Medicare/Medicaid noncompliance and fraud. Certification. A CMS certification also translates to being a “covered entity.”

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Verisys

MARCH 6, 2025

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Enforces regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure patient data privacy and security. State agencies Oversee the application of both state and federal rules governing healthcare practice, insurance, and licensure.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2022

Catholic Health said the compromised information included patient names, provider names, dates of birth, dates of service, health insurance information, and/or medical record numbers.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 27, 2023

Data theft could not be ruled out, but at the time of issuing notifications, no reports had been received to suggest that sensitive information has been used for identity theft or fraud. UCHealth works with a software vendor called Diligent, which provides business operation tools and hosted services.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 25, 2023

Under the terms of the settlement, Logan Health has agreed to create a fund of $4.3 Logan Health, formerly Kalispell Regional Medical Center, is a 622-bed health system based in Kalispell, MT, which operates six hospitals and more than 68 provider clinics in the state. A lawsuit – Tafelski, et al.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2023

As a precaution against identity theft and fraud, affected individuals have been offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. Affected individuals had one or more of the following exposed: name, address, driver’s license number, health insurance information, medical information, date of birth, and Social Security number.

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Compliancy Group

MAY 27, 2022

The complaint further alleges that the affected patients have suffered anxiety and loss of time and now face a substantial risk of fraud and identity theft due to this data breach. South Shore Hospital (Chicago). The lawsuits allege that the hospital failed to protect patient data adequately. .

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The OIG can seek a Civil Monetary Penalty or CMP against any hospital which has negligently violated their obligations under EMTALA. Here is how it work, in a nutshell : CMS assesses a Medicare-participating hospital's compliance with EMTALA under the hospital's Medicare Provider Agreement.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Hospitals, doctors’ offices, and local clinics are all home to vast amounts of sensitive patient and employee data. Hospitals alone store about 50 petabytes of sensitive data every year. In order to operate seamlessly and provide the best care possible, these healthcare havens need to ensure that their IT stack is robust.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The databases contained extensive patient information, such as contact information, health insurance information, medical record numbers, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and medical information. Community Health Network – Impermissible Disclosure of up to 1.5 Million Records. Million Records.

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Compliancy Group

JULY 10, 2024

If you hold this position, you likely understand what’s at stake in protecting health information and preventing fraud, abuse, and adverse incidents. Ensuring compliance with critical regulations falls on the compliance officer. We also discuss the steps and best practices that can guide you on how to be a good compliance officer.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Salud Family Health said affected employees and patients have been offered free credit monitoring and identity fraud protection services, and security policies and procedures are being reviewed and will be updated to protect against future cyberattacks. New York-Presbyterian Hospital Discovers Breach Affecting up to 12,000 Patients.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This article focuses on the relatively young technologies that enable CMS to uncover overbillings, whether they be errors or fraud. Challenges of Investigating Overpayments Undeserved payments are needles lurking in the haystack of 135 million Americans enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Predominantly, the risk of fraud, theft, or abuse of customer or company information increases, which can cause regulatory violations resulting in significant fines and penalties. If healthcare providers fail to comply, the consequences can be costly.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The following is a guest article by Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX To obtain test results today, there’s no need to visit the hospital. They also handle large volumes of data effortlessly within their hospitals. Simply open a mobile app and download the report to your smartphone.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For example, depending on whether physicians are sitting in their hospital office or their clinic office (and many doctors work in both), the insights they have into the medications their patients take can vary greatly. This critical information can help identify or avoid serious adverse events, including hospital readmissions.

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HIPAA Journal

MAY 1, 2023

One Brooklyn Health, a New York City-based network of three acute care hospitals – Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, Interfaith Medical Center, and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – is facing a class action lawsuit over a data breach that was discovered in November 2022. More than 235,000 patients were affected.

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American Medical Compliance

JULY 9, 2024

The Medicare FWA Compliance Training aims to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the definitions of fraud, waste, and abuse in the context of Medicare. Medicare is a federal health insurance program in the United States primarily for individuals aged 65 and older. Reach out for other courses by visiting the AMC Course Library.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 14, 2022

The breach was detected on April 20, 2022, with the forensic investigation confirming an unauthorized third-party had accessed the IT networks of Baptist Medical Center or Resolute Health Hospital between March 31 and April 24, 2022, and removed files containing sensitive patient data. The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $1 million.

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Compliancy Group

JANUARY 25, 2022

The 2015 total included the largest single healthcare data breach on record – health insurer Anthem’s 77.8 We may look back at 2021 as the year when we moved from the era of identity theft to identity fraud. If I can ransomware a hospital and shut down their critical systems, people are going to die, and chaos ensues.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

Healthcare is the number one type of data hackers set their sites on, and healthcare identity fraud is prevalent. As increased amounts of people turn to telehealth to connect with healthcare professionals, have prescriptions filled and file their healthcare records, the door for fraud is left wide open for attackers to strike.

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