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HIPAA Journal
MARCH 28, 2023
A New York law firm that suffered a LockBit ransomware attack has agreed to pay a financial penalty of $200,000 to the New York Attorney General to resolve alleged violations of New York General Business Law and the Privacy and Security Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA
JANUARY 11, 2024
HIPAA stands as a beacon of privacy and security standards within the industry. These screenings search through various databases containing records of individuals or organizations barred from participating in Medicaid, Medicare, or other federal/state healthcare programs due to fraud, abuse, or other offenses.
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MedTrainer
JULY 28, 2023
Earlier this year, an in-depth OIG investigation resulted in a six-day trial of a former Louisiana health clinic CEO , who was ultimately convicted of Medicaid fraud and sentenced to 82 months in federal prison. This ensures that medical facilities are not engaging in malpractice and following program rules and regulations.
Compliancy Group
JANUARY 18, 2022
But the best tool to prevent small practice cybercrime can be as basic as having a truly effective HIPAA compliance strategy. For HIPAA compliance to help prevent small practice cybercrime, it must address the particulars of your practice. You may be just as exposed to cybercrime as before and likely not even truly HIPAA compliant.
MedTrainer
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Here’s how these plans help limit liability: Prevent Fraud and Abuse: Compliance plans include measures to prevent fraud and abuse within the healthcare organization. HIPAA in the U.S.), Reduce Medical Malpractice Risk: Ensuring patient safety is a fundamental component of compliance plans. and quality of care.
AIHC
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Your telehealth platform should be secure in accordance with several laws, including the: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH); and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the HIPAA enforcement agency.
MedTrainer
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Legal and Regulatory Risks: Non-compliance with laws and regulations like HIPAA can lead to fines, penalties, and legal expenses. Clinical Risks: These are associated with patient care and can include malpractice claims, costs of corrective procedures, and increased insurance premiums resulting from adverse patient outcomes.
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