HIPAA Journal

MAY 26, 2023

That appears to be the case with two recent cyberattacks, neither of which mention ransomware or confirm that data theft occurred. Since it appears from the claims of the ransomware groups that data has been stolen, affected individuals should ensure they take advantage of those complimentary services. provide more information.

Ransomware 63

Ransomware Health Insurance HIPAA Licensing 63

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 13, 2022

LockBit Ransomware Gang Claims Data Stolen from Tague Family Practice. The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have gained access to the systems of Tague Family Practice in St. RHD said it engaged outside forensics specialists to investigate the extent of the breach and ensure the security of its offices and computer servers.

Ransomware 122

Ransomware HIPAA Licensing Health Insurance 122

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 25, 2022

The files contained first and last names, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license information, dates of birth, health insurance information, medical treatment information, and financial account information. UMC was a victim of a REvil ransomware attack in June 2021 that resulted in the theft of the protected health information of 1.3

Health Insurance 118

Health Insurance Licensing Ransomware Fraud 118

HIPAA Journal

JUNE 8, 2023

Mercy Medical Center did not state whether ransomware was involved but said data had to be restored from backups and some data has likely been lost. Additional technical steps are being taken to try to recreate the lost data it was not possible to restore.

Ransomware 105

Ransomware HIPAA Licensing Health Insurance 105

HIPAA Journal

MAY 16, 2022

While Refuah Health Center did not disclose further information about the nature of the attack, databreaches.net reports that the attack appears to have been conducted by the Lorenz ransomware gang, which added Refuah Health Center to its list of victims on its data leak site on June 11, 2021, although that entry has now been removed.

Health Insurance 116

Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 116

HIPAA Journal

JULY 31, 2023

The Clop ransomware group was responsible for the attack and Maximus was one of hundreds of entities to be affected by the Clop group’s mass exploitation of the zero-day vulnerability. Reston, VA-based Maximus Inc., Maximus has recorded expenses of $15 million for the quarter to June 30, 2023, in relation to the data breach.

Governance 79

Governance Medicare Medicare Ransomware 79

HIPAA Journal

MAY 30, 2023

MCNA), which also does business as MCNA Dental – a provider of dental benefits and services for state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs – has recently reported a major data breach to the Maine Attorney General that has affected 8,923,662 individuals. Managed Care of North America, Inc.

Health Insurance 104

Health Insurance Medicaid Medicaid Ransomware 104

AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

As technology advances, so do cyber criminals When it comes to cyberattacks and cyber extortion (ransomware attacks), health care organization continue to suffer as prime targets and continue to struggle to recover after an attack.

Ransomware 59

Ransomware Governance Compliance HIPAA 59

HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The exposed information included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, dates of service, medical record numbers, Medicaid numbers, and some limited clinical information, such as treatment and diagnosis codes. Luke’s Health was notified about the breach on September 1, 2022.

Electronic Medical Records 81

Electronic Medical Records Ransomware HIPAA Licensing 81

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.

Health Insurance 95

Health Insurance Public Health Ransomware Fraud 95

AIHC

MARCH 12, 2024

As technology advances, so do cyber criminals When it comes to cyberattacks and cyber extortion (ransomware attacks), health care organization continue to suffer as prime targets and continue to struggle to recover after an attack.

Ransomware 52

Ransomware Governance Compliance HIPAA 52

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 16, 2023

Florida Medical Clinic Florida Medical Clinic has recently announced that it was the victim of a ransomware attack. The affected files contained information such as names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, patient ID numbers, treatment information, Medicare/Medicaid numbers, and health insurance information.

Electronic Medical Records 68

Electronic Medical Records Health Insurance Ransomware HIPAA 68

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. How providers and Florida Medicaid manage potentially preventable ED visits via health IT. Christus Health blocks ransomware attack.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Healthcare data can be used to impersonate patients to obtain expensive medical services, Medicare and Medicaid benefits, healthcare devices, and prescription medications. Many of the hacking incidents now being reported by healthcare providers involve the use of ransomware. Healthcare Data Can be Used as Leverage.

Ransomware 121

Ransomware HIPAA Health Insurance Hospitals 121

Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Conti Ransomware Group Continues to Threaten Healthcare. Arizona lawmakers consider Medicaid expansion for postpartum care. Arizona to resume disenrolling people from Medicaid program. Florida lawmakers pass Medicaid plan. Medicaid Expansion In Mississippi Closes The Health Insurance Gap. ARKANSAS. .

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

DECEMBER 13, 2024

operating margin in Q3 JLL Arranges $13.4M million loss, scraps 145 positions Health systems lock in acquisitions as year draws to a close Kaiser mental health workers’ strike leaves some patients struggling for care Kaiser Permanente Northern California rated highest for quality care MMCC Arranges $4.7M 3 in the U.S.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Full 4th Circuit to tackle Medicaid fraud standard under False Claims Act. Louis County Couple Sentenced for Defrauding Medicaid. Study finds Montana underpays Medicaid providers by tens of millions. Health care industry in Nebraska ‘thankful’ after licensing backlog averted. Aaron Weismann on ransomware attacks.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

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

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses COVID-19 Ransomware 40

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.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 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 ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

2 Children’s Hospital in Seattle, Regional Hospital in Florida Win Healthcare Design Awards CHS to sell 3 hospitals to Tampa General Construction Begins on Orlando Health’s Seven-Story Lakeland Highlands Hospital Florida cardiology center settles in whistleblower lawsuit Florida Hospital Says Data Theft Attack Affects 1.2

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

HHS Issues Warning to HPH Sector about Hive Ransomware. Supreme Court tosses Medicaid work requirement cases. San Francisco’s Laguna Honda Hospital Loses Medicaid, Medicare Funding. Iowa licensing board loses legal fight over subpoenaed patient records. State Medicaid seeks bids to manage care of 347,000 Nebraskans.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

How hospitals can mitigate the damage. celebrated by KidsABC for reaching key milestones Emory University and Emory St. celebrated by KidsABC for reaching key milestones Emory University and Emory St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

How hospitals can mitigate the damage. celebrated by KidsABC for reaching key milestones Emory University and Emory St. celebrated by KidsABC for reaching key milestones Emory University and Emory St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Alabama lawmaker’s push to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. $12 Florida Medicaid hits Sunshine Health with $9M sanction for not paying providers’ claims. increase for 2023 Medicaid budget. Rural healthcare providers feel the pain of North Carolina’s Medicaid gap. State overcounts vaccinations by 600,000 people.

COVID-19 40

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

Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

So far, Georgia has only one Bull Realty Brokers $5.9M healthcare centers receive $935K in federal funding to provide free COVID-19 vaccines New CEO at Mt. So far, Georgia has only one Bull Realty Brokers $5.9M healthcare centers receive $935K in federal funding to provide free COVID-19 vaccines New CEO at Mt.

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes COVID-19 Vaccine Nurses 40

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

without consent under proposed law The Children’s Institute has ambitious growth plans. without consent under proposed law The Children’s Institute has ambitious growth plans.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

without consent under proposed law The Children’s Institute has ambitious growth plans. without consent under proposed law The Children’s Institute has ambitious growth plans.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

for physician referral scheme In Los Angeles, hospital CEO pay could be capped Kaiser Permanente ratings affirmed amid healthy financial profile Nurses vote ‘no confidence’ in California hospital administration, board Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Governor Hutchinson Announces Expansion To Rural Health Services With ARHOME Medicaid Program. Hospitals in Mississippi risk closure, and state officials debate Medicaid expansion. Company accused of selling health insurance without license in Mississippi. Feds OK Arkansas’ Life360 model incentivizing health outcomes.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

OCTOBER 4, 2024

NATIONAL 5 Stark law issues physicians are closely watching Anti-monopoly advocates urge FTC to block McKesson, Cardinal Health’s big-ticket oncology acquisitions Biden administration doles out $68.5M to resolve fraudulent lab testing allegations Lilly to invest another $4.5B to make breast cancer treatments safer St.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

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

Hall Render

JANUARY 7, 2022

Fitch Ratings: Kronos ransomware attack harms healthcare public finance sector. Empower Healthcare to pay $1 million penalty in Medicaid fraud settlement. CMS approves California’s Medicaid overhaul. Iowa nurse found unconscious while on duty in Florida hospital surrenders license. more in Medicaid payments in 2022.

COVID-19 40

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

Nurses 40

Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals Ransomware 40

Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually UC San Diego Health operations deal with California hospital slows to crawl Kaiser reports data breach affecting 13.4M in 256-Slice CT scanner Lifepoint reports $200M+ economic impact in Cen Ky St.

Nursing Homes 40

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

Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Doctors 40

Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

New president tapped to lead major hospital system in Denver area New president to lead opening of $650M hospital in Wheat Ridge Telehealth program offers support to forensic nurses Colorado Medicaid program settles lawsuit over lack of mental health care for children Colorado is trying to cut prescription drug prices.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Arizona extends temporary licenses for healthcare workers. Governor Ducey Signs Bill Extending Temporary Health Care Professional Licenses. Ducey signs bill extending temporary health care worker licenses in Arizona. Hive ransomware shuts down California health care organization. Now it’s being replaced. CALIFORNIA.

COVID-19 40

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