Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Details of the ransomware attack that exposed PHI, and that may have resulted in unauthorized parties obtaining protected health information, are provided below. The demographic information, including the names, social security numbers, addresses, driver license numbers, and birthdates, may also constitute ePHI.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

HealthEquity has confirmed a breach of its SharePoint data, which included protected health information. HealthEquity HealthEquity, a Draper, UT-based financial technology and business services company, has suffered a cyberattack that has exposed protected health information.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

MedLM, which intelligence has been proven comparable to licensed doctors by scoring 85% on the MedQA-USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination), has become the foundation of the CMUH's AI-assisted Physician system for making disease diagnosis, treatment planning, patient education, and medical research.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The health system said that the activity of the unauthorized third party was not focused on medical or health information content in the employee email boxes. Information that may have been accessed in the social engineering attack includes: First and/or last name. Driver’s license or state-issued identification number.

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Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Payment Systems Licensing 306

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

Columbia Eye Clinic, South Carolina Columbia Eye Clinic, a medical and surgical ophthalmology practice with four locations in Columbia and Lexington in South Carolina, announced a data security incident on March 14, 2025, involving the exposure of patients’ protected health information.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 9, 2023

Large language models frequently demonstrate the tendency to memorize contents of their training data, which can risk patient privacy in the context of models trained on sensitive health information. Does Med-PaLM 2's training corpus include protected health information? If so, how is the disclosure presented?

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The care planning platform, INCA, developed by the health IT company Precedence Health Care, enables health professionals to manage patient health data, create and monitor care plans, and share information digitally. NQPHN have already acquired 12-month licenses to use the system on behalf of participating GPs.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 9, 2023

But even if some important questions about virtual care's staying power have been answered recently , health systems and telehealth startups continue to face major challenges navigating licensing requirements to operate across state lines. Not only does this process create inefficiencies and confusion, but mistakes can be very costly.

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Telemedicine Licensing Compliance COVID-19 188

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Today, we’re featuring the Staff Nurse III – Information Technology at Natividad position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. Staff Nurse III – Information Technology Natividad is accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Staff Nurse III in the Information Technology Department.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The pilot, funded under a cooperative agreement by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC) and Health Level Seven International (HL7), focuses on applying FHIR Gravity social risk terminology – to exchange information.

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Licensing Medicaid Medicaid Health Outcomes 342

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2025

The account was reviewed, and on January 24, 2025, it was confirmed that emails in the account contained the protected health information of patients of Beacon Health Systems Three Rivers Health Hospital in Michigan. Notification letters were mailed to the affected individuals on February 10, 2025.

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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.

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Department of Veterans Affairs Licensing Ransomware Fraud 82

Bill of Health

MARCH 9, 2022

However, we find their piece at odds with the available information in the fields of P-AT and psychotherapy. Conditions for autonomous decision-making rely on the ability to comprehend and weigh information. Acknowledging the need for such guidance, McLane et al. Evidence and Reasoning.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Most of the data that we are looking to share is highly sensitive health information, the kind of information that cybercriminals love to hold for ransom. We believe that the best way to protect that information is to not store it. So not only is it highly sensitive, it is also highly sought-after.

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US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Regulatory Compliance Public Health 128

HIT Consultant

MARCH 19, 2025

As healthcare invests billions in fast-evolving AI solutions, Im convinced that leveraging AI to expand automation and save time in healthcare won’t work unless we prioritize helping these doctors operate at the top of their license. Every patient has a rich story. They simply dont have the time. They should think practically.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Accessible Information: Healthpilot provides clear and comprehensive information about Medicare plans, empowering seniors to make informed decisions. User-Friendly Digital Experience: The platform offers an intuitive website that guides users through Medicare education, plan selection, and enrollment.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Transforming Consent Management with AI In today’s data-driven healthcare landscape, patients and healthcare organizations face increasing challenges in managing and accessing sensitive health information. The platform offers: AI-Generated Consents: Assists clinical staff in generating customized consent forms for various use cases.

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Healthcare It News

MAY 27, 2022

CVS Health Virtual Primary Care will feature a member-selected physician-led Care Team – comprising, for example, nurse practitioners, RNs or licensed vocational nurses – who can be accessed through the platform. Telehealth-based providers can help members find appropriate in-network specialists and other services, too.

Nurses 363

Nurses Licensing 363

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights about a data breach that involved unauthorized access to the protected health information of up to 173,430 individuals. CDHA Management, LLC and Spark DSO, LLC, which do business as Chord Specialty Dental Partners, have recently notified the U.S.

Licensing 64

Licensing HIPAA Health Insurance 64

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 9, 2022

License and approval. Only licensed physicians are qualified and permitted to engage in medical practice. It is sometimes difficult for a newly established Japanese subsidiary of a foreign SaMD manufacturer to fulfil all the criteria to obtain a marketing authorization license as a business license.

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Healthcare It News

MAY 12, 2023

"Adding this new non-invasive, molecular-based risk assessment tool to our portfolio will be another significant step forward in arming physicians with information to determine an appropriate treatment pathway," said Nicole Sandford, president and CEO, in Thursday's announcement.

HIPAA 357

HIPAA Medical Billing FDA Licensing 357

Verisys

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

An applicant is eligible to reciprocate to Alabama if they (1) hold an active pharmacist license in any state, and (2) have confirmed licensure by examination in any state regardless of license status. This information is required for application processing. Maintaining licensure status in other states is not required.

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Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Doctors 52

Bill of Health

APRIL 2, 2025

The study found that about half of the creators observed used their videos to sell products or coaching, despite none of them being licensed mental health professionals. Many content creators use ADHD misinformation to pursue their own profit. Examples of products that creators try to sell include fidget spinners or workbooks.

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Licensing 130

Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Eric Liederman, director of medical informatics for the Kaiser Permanente Medical Group, says good communications with patients about cybersecurity protection is essential – even as risks to protected health information are on the rise, from external bad actors and insider threats. "What's going on?

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Governance HIPAA Ransomware Licensing 338

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

Numotion said it has no reason to believe that the accounts were accessed to obtain personal information, and no evidence has been found to indicate any information in the accounts has been stolen and misused. That email breach involved the protected health information of 2,319 individuals.

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Ransomware HIPAA Licensing Health Insurance 68

MedTrainer

DECEMBER 17, 2024

From automated license verifications to privileges and appointments, check out our most impactful operational enhancements. Users are able to save their preferences and create custom settings, so every visit to the platform offers easy access to make more informed decisions. This works for dashboards, too! Learn more.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 18, 2023

What is the most pressing issue or trend facing healthcare information technology at this moment as the industry gathers for HIMSS23? The better the exchange of information, the better providers can activate patients to take more responsibility in their own care.

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HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

On October 9, 2023, Azura Vascular Care identified suspicious network activity, with the forensic investigation confirming that hackers had access to its network between September 27, 2023, and October 9, 2023, during which time they potentially stole the protected health information of patients.

Licensing 54

Licensing HIPAA Compliance 54

Verisys

APRIL 3, 2025

For healthcare organizations, the NPDB is more than just a screening toolits a safeguard for crucial and confidential information. Licensure actions Disciplinary actions from state medical boards, like suspensions or revoked licenses. Other adverse actions Things like voluntarily giving up a license while under investigation.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 16, 2024

"Second, there is a lack of licensed clinical professionals in the markets we serve. "This creates a fragmented experience for patients because, depending on how they collect this information, changes the dynamic they have with their care team."

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Bill of Health

APRIL 14, 2022

The purpose of the guidance was to inform the industry of how the FDA would be handling xenotransplantation applications and to provide recommendations. Biologics License Application (BLA): The multi-step process culminates with the submission of an extensive BLA, which includes all the clinical trial data, product labeling, and more.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Healthcare organizations can enhance the patient experience, boost operational efficiency, increase compliance, and unlock new data licensing opportunities. “As Healthcare organizations face new complexities in data use and licensing. For more information, visit healthex.io. The HealthEx solution is available today.

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Licensing Compliance Governance 78

MedTrainer

MARCH 27, 2025

More often than not, provider ineligibility means that incorrect information was submitted. Legal Liabilities & Malpractice Risks When provider data management mistakes result in a lapsed license or missed exclusion, organizations can face malpractice lawsuits or contract disputes.

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Licensing Malpractice Compliance 52

Verisys

MARCH 6, 2025

Credentialing involves a detailed review of a provider’s qualifications, including their: Education Work experience Certifications Licenses Professional standing This process ensures that patients see professionals who are properly trained and certified to provide the level of care they require.

Licensing 52

Licensing Compliance Nurses Malpractice 52

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

The data review was completed on February 13, 2025, and confirmed that names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical information, treatment information, healthcare provider information, and health insurance information had been exposed.

Ransomware 61

Ransomware HIPAA Licensing Health Insurance 61

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Aeroflow customers who don’t have an established primary care provider (PCP) can now conveniently connect with a licensed HealthTap physician in the HealthTap medical group to address their health needs, including DME-related consultations. HealthTap is also at the forefront of innovation in virtual healthcare.

Electronic Medical Records 98

Electronic Medical Records Doctors Licensing Health Outcomes 98

Verisys

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

An applicant is eligible to reciprocate to Alabama if they (1) hold an active pharmacist license in any state, and (2) have confirmed licensure by examination in any state regardless of license status. This information is required for application processing. Maintaining licensure status in other states is not required.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance Licensing Doctors 52