HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The medical device manufacturer Electromed has proposed a $850,000 settlement to resolve claims related to a June 2021 ransomware attack and data breach involving the protected health information of 47,200 individuals. A lawsuit – Lutz, et al.

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Ransomware Fraud Licensing Health Insurance 109

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Notification letters have been sent to more than 34,500 individuals about ransomware attacks that occurred more than 9 months ago. Kisco Senior Living experienced its attack in June 2023, and Island Ambulatory Surgery Center suffered an attack in July. Notification letters were mailed to the affected individuals on April 5, 2024.

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Ransomware Fraud Licensing HIPAA 111

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Salud Family Health Provides Update on September 2022 Ransomware Attack. The breach was reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights using a placeholder of 501 and that figure has yet to be updated on the OCR breach portal; however, the threat actor behind the attack – the Lorenz ransomware group – has dumped a sample of the files online.

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Ransomware Health Insurance HIPAA Fraud 81

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The Wisconsin-based dermatology practice, Forefront Dermatology, has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of patients whose protected health information (PHI) was compromised in a ransomware attack in late May 2021. Million Settlement to Resolve Ransomware Lawsuit appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Ransomware Fraud HIPAA Licensing 64

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2022

Ultimate Care said no reports have been received that indicate there has been any misuse of patient information; however, as a precaution against identity theft and fraud, individuals whose Social Security numbers were impacted have been offered complimentary one-year memberships with a credit monitoring service.

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Health Insurance Licensing Ransomware Fraud 120

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 2, 2023

Notification letters will be sent to the affected individuals in the coming weeks and credit monitoring, fraud consultation, and identity theft restoration services will be offered. Cheyenne Radiology Group & MRI Reports December 2022 Ransomware Attack Cheyenne Radiology Group & MRI, P.C.

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Licensing Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Health Insurance 97

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Notification letters were sent to affected individuals in August and information was provided on the steps that individuals can take to reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud, but it would appear that credit monitoring and identity theft protection services are not being offered. Gateway Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology Ltd.

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Fraud Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 114

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Seymour, IN-based Schneck Medical Center has settled a lawsuit with the Indiana attorney general, Todd Rokita, over a 2021 ransomware attack and data breach that affected 89,707 Indiana residents. Schneck Medical Center Compensates Patients for Losses Schneck Medical Center has also recently settled a consolidated class action lawsuit for $1.3

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Dallas, TX-based home help service provider, Home Care Providers of Texas (HCPT), has recently announced that unauthorized individuals gained access to its network and used ransomware to encrypt files. The security breach was detected on June 29, 2022, when staff members were prevented from accessing files.

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Ransomware Fraud HIPAA Licensing 120

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Notification letters were sent to affected individuals in August and information was provided on the steps that individuals can take to reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud, but it would appear that credit monitoring and identity theft protection services are not being offered. million individuals was compromised in the attack.

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Fraud Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 96

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Azura Vascular Care said individuals who had sensitive information exposed such as Social Security numbers have been offered complimentary identity protection, credit monitoring, and fraud resolution services. Data exfiltration is common in ransomware attacks, but no evidence of data theft was identified during the forensic investigation.

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Ransomware Electronic Medical Records Licensing Health Insurance 92

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

OneTouch Point – Ransomware Attack Involving 4.11 Hackers had gained access to its network and used ransomware to encrypt files, with that information also potentially stolen in the attack. Professional Finance Company – Ransomware Attack Involving 1.92 Doctors’ Center Hospital – Ransomware Attack Involving 1.2

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HIPAA Ransomware Health Insurance Compliance 106

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JULY 19, 2021

It has nine licensed mental health professionals on staff, all committed to providing thorough delivery of psychiatric care based on the latest research. Unsecure telehealth connections can open the door for fraud, phishing and ransomware attacks, with serious reputational and financial consequences. THE PROBLEM.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 25, 2023

Santa Clara Family Health Plan Confirmed as Victim of Clop GoAnywhere Hack Santa Clara Family Health Plan has confirmed the 276,993-record data breach reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights on March 30, 2023, was due to the hacking of Fortra’s GoAnywhere MFT solution by the Clop ransomware group.

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Health Insurance Public Health Ransomware Fraud 106

HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

At the time of issuing notifications, Wolfe Clinic had not received any reports of identity theft and fraud related to the Eye Care Leaders data breach. The review of all files potentially accessed included names, contact information, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and health information. million patients.

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Electronic Medical Records Ransomware Fraud HIPAA 75

HIPAA Journal

JULY 27, 2023

Norton Healthcare has only disclosed limited information about the attack; however, the BlackCat ransomware group announced that it was behind the cyberattack and leaked some of the data stolen from Norton Healthcare on its data leak site.

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Ransomware Fraud Licensing Health Insurance 52

HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

When personal information is stolen along with Social Security numbers and/or driver’s license numbers, victims are put at risk of identity theft and fraud, so it is surprising that so few victims of healthcare data breaches avail themselves of these services.

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Fraud Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 52

Healthcare Law Blog

JULY 5, 2022

As always, with technology comes data, and experts weighed in on issues like data use, licensing, aggregation, new rules on information blocking, ransomware attacks/cyber insurance, and preparing for disasters, whether natural or human-made. Regulatory and Enforcement Environment. Antitrust and Labor Relations.

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Fraud Governance Ransomware Licensing 52

Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

Group home at center of Gilbert murder investigation fights to keep license to operate. California aims to tighten licensing of nursing homes after pandemic exposes deadly lapses. Medicare fraud. to settle billing fraud claims. AvosLocker Claims Credit for Christus Health Ransomware Attack. CALIFORNIA.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 15, 2023

A lawsuit has been filed against Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) over its recent BlackCat ransomware attack. The attack saw files encrypted after data was exfiltrated as is typical in ransomware attacks; however, the attack stood out due to the aggressive move of the threat group to increase the pressure on LVHN to pay the ransom.

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Ransomware Fraud HIPAA Licensing 107

HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Credit card companies monitor for fraud and rapidly block cards and accounts if suspicious activity is detected, but misuse of healthcare data is harder to identify and can be misused in many ways before any malicious activity is detected. Many of the hacking incidents now being reported by healthcare providers involve the use of ransomware.

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Ransomware HIPAA Health Insurance Hospitals 122

Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Luke’s surgeons open independent Idaho orthopedic clinic Court dismisses legal case over Idaho health grants, but investigation isn’t over Saint Alphonsus to break ground on new medical health plaza in Caldwell Portneuf Medical Center experienced a ransomware attack. to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M

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Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Ransomware 40

Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Conti Ransomware Group Continues to Threaten Healthcare. DOJ Settles First Case Under Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. California physician, patient recruiter charged with $36M Medicare fraud. This nursing home facility is accused of Medicare fraud. Naturopathic doctors can now be licensed in Wisconsin.

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

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. Massachusetts nurse pleads guilty in $100M fraud scheme. Health care industry in Nebraska ‘thankful’ after licensing backlog averted. Aaron Weismann on ransomware attacks. 4 Health Systems Join Provider-Created Data Collective to Improve Care.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Here’s why Ransomware gang reportedly selling Prospect Medical patient data Ransomware attack not the only headache for Prospect Medical Ridgecrest Regional Hospital receives $5.5 Newsom announces distressed hospital loan program Kaiser Permanente frontline workers strike could begin Oct.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

HHS Issues Warning to HPH Sector about Hive Ransomware. Colorado Springs health clinic to pay settlement in fraud lawsuit. Iowa licensing board loses legal fight over subpoenaed patient records. Maryland Doctor Among 18 Indicted In COVID-19 Healthcare Fraud Scheme, Allegedly Overbilled For COVID-19 Tests. CONNECTICUT.

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

Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

million in back wages, damages for misclassifying workers Anna Jacques Hospital Ransomware Breach Hits 316K Patients Mass General Brigham looks to reduce number of primary care doctors who can unionize Patients couldnt pay their utility bills. 3 in the U.S. One hospital turned to solar power for help. sold for $4.1B

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Hall Render

JUNE 7, 2024

Ascension pharmacies now back online Children’s psychiatric hospital planned in Webster Groves Ascension targets June 14 for system-wide EHR restoration after ransomware attack Parkland Health in Bonne Terre named rural emergency hospital Noble Health’s bankruptcy plan in Callaway County OK’d by federal judge Leader steps down at St.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

federal contract to help school mental health workers WYOMING Wyoming Hospital Association presents inaugural Healthcare Leadership Awards Sheridan hospital board celebrates success of Wyoming Regional Emergency Medical Service St.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

federal contract to help school mental health workers WYOMING Wyoming Hospital Association presents inaugural Healthcare Leadership Awards Sheridan hospital board celebrates success of Wyoming Regional Emergency Medical Service St.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

How hospitals can mitigate the damage. million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools New staffing mandate has some Kansas nursing homes concerned about sustainability New study ranks Missouri, Kansas among worst states for women’s health care Freeman Health System announces plan to open SEK hospital UKHS St.

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

Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

How hospitals can mitigate the damage. million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools New staffing mandate has some Kansas nursing homes concerned about sustainability New study ranks Missouri, Kansas among worst states for women’s health care Freeman Health System announces plan to open SEK hospital UKHS St.

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

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

California physician charged with $53M mail fraud and money laundering scheme. Company accused of selling health insurance without license in Mississippi. OakBend Medical Center faces lawsuit for ransomware attack that breached 1M patient records. Former Tenet executive asks judge to toss $400M fraud case. CALIFORNIA.

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

Hall Render

MAY 17, 2024

NATIONAL A deep dive into health system and health plan Q1 earnings Amazon building ‘modern pharmacy’ of the future: Medical Officer Breaking down the FTC noncompete ban, its impact on healthcare CISA, HHS warn healthcare of Black Basta ransomware attacks CMS extends Medicaid waivers to 2025 Could providers be liable in Change outage?

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Crucial Texas hospital system turning ambulances away after ransomware attack Ex-Tenet execs face $400M kickback trial Former Texas hospital CEO to pay $5.3M to resolve fraudulent lab testing allegations Lilly to invest another $4.5B to make breast cancer treatments safer St. grant to improve health for sufferers of heart valve issues U.

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St. Elizabeth Healthcare to open doors of new Cancer Center-Dearborn in Southeastern Indiana St. health dept. processed 1.5

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