HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Over the past few years there has been a proliferation of new technologies that collect, store, and transmit health information, including wearable devices, smart devices, and health and wellness apps. Any new regulations or updates to HIPAA will need to be enforced, and that is also likely to create challenges.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 15, 2023

FHKC is a state-created entity that offers health and dental insurance to children in Florida between the ages of 5 and 18. FHKC receives Medicaid funds and state funds for providing health insurance programs for children in Florida.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Michigan law firm, Warner Norcross and Judd LLP, has issued notification letters to 255,160 individuals advising them about an October 2021 security breach in which files containing their personal and protected health information were potentially accessed and exfiltrated from its systems.

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Becker's Health IT

MAY 3, 2023

Russian ransomware gang Clop is suspected in a cyberattack targeting Santa Clara Family Health Plan, resulting in the breach of 276,993 members' personal health information, Government Technology reported May 2.

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Healthcare Law Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has announced proposed changes (the “Proposed Rule”) to 42 C.F.R. In addition, providers subject to HIPAA were also required to comply with Part 2 for SUD Records, which forced those providers to comply with often inconsistent standards for different types of health information.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Michigan law firm, Warner Norcross and Judd LLP, has issued notification letters to 255,160 individuals advising them about an October 2021 security breach in which files containing their personal and protected health information were potentially accessed and exfiltrated from its systems.

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Fraud Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 93

C&M Health Law

AUGUST 3, 2023

Under the final rule, enforcement of the information blocking penalties will begin September 1, 2023. Other than the information blocking penalties, the rest of the final rule’s provisions are effective August 2, 2023. This means, OIG will not impose penalties on conduct occurring before September 1, 2023.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2024

A Portland, ME-based accounting and consulting firm has recently reported a data breach to the Maine Attorney General that involved the personal information of 1,107,354 individuals. A vendor was engaged to conduct a review of the affected files, and that process was completed on April 2, 2024.

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Health Insurance Health Analytics HIPAA Medicaid 119

Healthcare It News

JULY 31, 2023

Data privacy is about more than keeping personal information safe and secure, says Dr. Eric Liederman, Kaiser Permanente's director of medical informatics – it's an essential component for establishing trust with patients that healthcare organizations take personal safety seriously.

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Ransomware Health Insurance HIPAA Governance 205

Healthcare It News

JUNE 29, 2022

Dubai Health Authority ( DHA ) and its health insurance regulatory body have launched a “first-of-its-kind” digital-led programme that is expected to form the foundation for value-based healthcare adoption in the emirate, it has been announced.

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Kaiser Health News

APRIL 16, 2024

District Court for the Southern District of Florida, two such call centers paid tens of thousands of dollars a day to buy names of people who responded to misleading advertisements touting free government “subsidies” and other rewards. Some consumers were switched multiple times or had duplicative policies.

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Bill of Health

APRIL 4, 2024

On top of that comprehensive rulebook, the European Data Strategy bundle of laws encompasses the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Free Flow of Non-Personal Data Regulation, the Data Governance Act and the Data Act, as part of the EC’s ambition to establish a single unified market for data. The sectorialism of the U.S.

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FDA Malpractice Regulatory Compliance Health Insurance 288

Health Law RX

MARCH 27, 2023

Following its February settlement with GoodRx , the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fired another shot across the bow in its ongoing campaign to protect consumers’ digital health information. million, to consumers whose health information was disclosed. million, to consumers whose health information was disclosed.

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HIPAA Compliance Health Insurance Governance 52

Bill of Health

DECEMBER 6, 2023

By Hannah Rahim Many mental health provider directories for private and public insurance plans contain inaccurate or outdated provider information , which creates a misleading illusion of accessible care. These ghost networks result in many patients being unable to access essential mental health care.

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HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

ORM Fertility said there was no unauthorized access to its electronic medical records (EMR), email, or customer relationship management system (CRM), and financial and insurance information was not exposed. The exact data types will be confirmed when the file review is concluded.

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Electronic Medical Records Fraud HIPAA Health Insurance 60

AIHC

MARCH 14, 2023

an AIHC member and Volunteer on the CEU Education Committee The right of access and information blocking are both related to the access and exchange of health information, but they are different in several key ways. This includes electronic protected health information (ePHI). Michi McClure, J.D.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The extent to which protected health information has been compromised is not yet known. This post will be updated as and when further information about the incident becomes available. At the time of issuing notification letters, STAR said it was unaware of any cases of misuse of patient information.

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Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA Governance 118

HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 22, 2023

El Centro Del Barrio, doing business as CentroMed in San Antonio, TX, has alerted 350,000 patients that some of their protected health information was potentially compromised in a hacking incident that was detected on June 12, 2023. The affected individuals started to be notified by mail on August 11, 2023.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As the government seeks to address those concerns, it’s worth considering where the BIOSECURE Act misses the mark, particularly in terms of protecting U.S. While there are many types of sensitive information, DNA data is far more uniquely personal and revealing than most other types of data. citizens and their DNA data.

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Governance Health Insurance Public Health 66

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

De Felice , around 5TB of data was stolen by the Medusa group including the protected health information of an estimated 37,700 patients. The investigation uncovered evidence of unauthorized access to files that contained patient information.

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Ransomware Health Insurance Licensing HIPAA 84

HIT Consultant

MAY 27, 2022

What You Should Know: New price transparency government mandates are on the horizon, but how much does cost really impact consumers? Strong Support for Price Transparency Government Mandates. – Among those with a high-deductible health plan, 51% avoided care due to unknown costs.

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Governance Health Insurance Doctors 98

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 15, 2024

Codes of conduct serve as a foundational guide for healthcare personnel, outlining the ethical principles and professional responsibilities that govern their actions and decisions. HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) marked a significant milestone in healthcare.

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US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Compliance Governance 66

Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Healthcare IT News spoke with Somai to discuss AI in healthcare overall and AI at Inception Health and Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network. Generative AI in healthcare is poised to bring the really transformative change that was envisioned with the advent of information technology.

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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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HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2022

According to the PFC website, the company is one of the nation’s leading debt recovery agencies, and its client list includes many healthcare providers, retailers, financial organizations, and government agencies. Third-party forensics specialists were engaged to investigate the breach and provide assistance with securing its environment.

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Ransomware HIPAA Health Insurance Governance 139

Health Care Law Brief

JULY 25, 2023

Department of Health and Human Services (“ HHS ”) released its final rule (“ Final Rule ”) implementing penalties for information blocking. The Final Rule codifies the prohibition on “information blocking” introduced by the 21st Century Cures Act (“ Act ”), which was enacted on December 13, 2016.

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HIPAA Payment Systems Compliance Licensing 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This commission, according to a press release, seeks to foster the local bio-health industry and provide systemic support for the integration of the latest technologies, including AI and nanotechnology. Previously, these processes have been hindered by the compartmentalisation of various government agencies.

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Governance Hospitals COVID-19 Doctors 152

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 20, 2021

” The DiGA initiative, created under the 2019 Digital Healthcare Act (DVG), means doctors can prescribe apps to the 73 million German citizens covered by public health, with costs reimbursed through health insurance. There are currently 22 apps approved for reimbursement, of which almost 50% are focused on mental health.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 3, 2023

Unauthorized individuals gained access to its network and exfiltrated files containing sensitive patient information. Precision Imaging Centers said no evidence of misuse of personal information has been detected. Efforts were then made to contact the affected clients and obtain up-to-date contact information.

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Health Insurance Licensing Ransomware HIPAA 98

HIT Consultant

APRIL 22, 2024

Since 1996, when the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became law, there have been good advances in patient data interoperability, but as a whole, the industry has not embraced them. This drove the use of Electronic Health Record systems (EHRs) in acute care hospitals to 84 percent by 2015.

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Hospitals Electronic Medical Records Governance Health Insurance 105

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has announced there have been three separate breaches of the protected health information of Iowa Medicaid recipients in the past two months – two hacking incidents and an impermissible disclosure, all three of which involved third-party contractors.

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Medicaid Medicaid Ransomware Health Insurance 98

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. It involves strategic organization, secure storage, and seamless retrieval of electronic health records (EHRs).

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Records Management Regulatory Compliance Compliance HIPAA 119

Verisys

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) in healthcare is an integrated approach that helps healthcare organizations manage their overall governance, enterprise risk management, and comply with regulatory requirements in a cohesive and aligned manner. What is GRC in Healthcare?

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Troy, MI-based fully integrated professional advisory and asset management firm, Rehmann, has recently been confirmed as being in full compliance with the federally mandated standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the HITECH Act.

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HIPAA Compliance Health Insurance Governance 98

HIPAA Journal

JULY 7, 2023

A review was conducted of all files on the compromised systems and confirmed they contained information such as names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information.

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Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance Governance 119

C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Earlier this week, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that proposes to make sweeping changes to regulations at 42 C.F.R. part 2 (“Part 2”) governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder (“SUD”) records. HHS will have civil enforcement authority.

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Governance HIPAA Compliance Health Services Administration 52

HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2022

University Pediatric Dentistry in Buffalo, NY, has started notifying 6,843 patients that some of their protected health information has been exposed in an email security incident. A limited number of patients also had financial account information exposed.

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