The HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The use of ransomware in cyberattacks decreased slightly in the first half of the year; however, the severity of ransomware attacks increased according to the 2024 Cyber Claims Report: Mid-Year Update from cyber insurance and security service provider Coalition. Users of FortioOS SSL VPNs were 2.8 times as likely to submit a claim.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

On January 22, 2024, DRS identified suspicious activity within its network. On March 8, 2024, after a time-consuming and detailed review of the files, DRS confirmed that they contained the personal and protected health information of current and former patients of its healthcare clients.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 6, 2024

On February 16, 2024, Continuum announced on its website that it was investigating the incident while the investigation was ongoing. The file review was completed on March 8, 2024, when it was confirmed that the exposed data included patients’ names and Social Security numbers.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

The HIPAA Journal has compiled healthcare data breach statistics from October 2009, when the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) started publishing summaries of healthcare data breaches on its website. CO Business Associate 14,782,887 Hacking/IT Incident 4 2024 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services has proposed a settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit that was filed in response to a 2021 data breach that exposed the data of up to 350,000 patients. The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court and the final settlement hearing is scheduled for August 22, 2024.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

On December 27, 2024, the U.S. This marks the first update to the HIPAA Security Rule since 2013. One 2024 cyberattack on a healthcare payment cycle management company caused severe disruption throughout the healthcare industry and is estimated to have resulted in the compromise of the ePHI of up to one third of the U.S.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 6, 2025

Rite Aid has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over a June 2024 data breach that involved the personal information of approximately 2.2 Class members can claim up to $10,000 as reimbursement for documented expenses incurred as a result of the data breach. Million appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. million customers.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

In an April 2024 update on the incident, Infosys McCamish explained that the affected systems were substantially restored by December 31, 2023, and its third-party cybersecurity investigation confirmed that sensitive data had been exfiltrated. In June 2024, the breach notices were updated to state that 6.08 The post $17.5

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 4, 2025

Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio, has suffered a significant data breach involving the electronic protected health information of up to 88,541 individuals. The post Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital Cyberattack Affects Up to 88,500 Individuals appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The year 2024 is no exception. In 2024, we anticipate further evolution of telemedicine, with increased integration into routine care practices. The future of telemedicine will look brighter than ever in 2024. In 2024, medical providers will increasingly be rewarded based on patient outcomes and the quality of care.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and other laws/regulations is mandatory. In addition, complying with HIPAA protects your patients, your practice, and helps you avoid fines and penalties. Your EHR software can help with HIPAA compliance. Your EHR software can help with this.

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Health Populi

JUNE 25, 2024

health care organizations have experienced a data breach, one-third in the last 3 years, according to Software Advice’s 2024 Healthcare Data Security Survey released in May 2024. As a simple example, think about something as benign as an annual check-up. Criminals don’t have to follow the rules. At least one-half of U.S.

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

And keeping up with evolving audit requirements is essential, as regulations are updated or revised. Adhering to regulations—HIPAA is the most widely known—is one way to help ensure that confidentiality. Following some internal audit best practices can help make the most of the effort involved.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 16, 2024

billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach $10.06 percent during 2024 to 2029 forecasted period. The USA is projected to generate maximum revenue in 2024 ($2,061 million). Additionally, integration of fitness apps with wearables and social sharing features is expected to bolster the market growth in 2024 and beyond.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach $10.06 percent during 2024 to 2029 forecasted period. The USA is projected to generate maximum revenue in 2024 ($2,061 million). Additionally, integration of fitness apps with wearables and social sharing features is expected to bolster the market growth in 2024 and beyond.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Though some of us may still be struggling with keeping up with the strict diet routine the app has to offer, the usage of such apps hasn’t dropped. percent in 2024 , and is anticipated to hit 5.15 billion in 2024. million in 2024. We have tried at least one diet and nutrition app after gaining a few extra pounds.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Different categories of medical assistant certifications- Medical assistant certifications can be of the following type- a) Distance learning – In distance learning, the candidates learn their syllabus online over a period at the comfort of their home. They must maintain privacy by following the HIPAA compliance guidelines.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

Department of State has confirmed that there is a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of any individual linked to the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware group, their affiliates, or links to a foreign government under the Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Product lifecycle management necessitates up-to-date databases that can be proactively managed. Reactive case management occurs when prior authorization for treatment is denied, affecting timeliness of patient treatment (Braxton, 2024)(DeMarzo & Ayoub, 2021). Retrieved July 15, 2024. 2024, June 20). link] Amplity.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 22, 2022

health care, with hospital costs following in second place, seen in the December 2022 KFF Health Tracking Poll. One example of private household data gone astray is the story of a Roomba-owning woman whose screenshots of her on the toilet ended up on Facebook. 2023’s journey toward value in health care.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

There has been a 36% month-over-month reduction in healthcare data breaches, with 46 large healthcare data breaches reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in February the lowest monthly total since September 2024. million individuals in December 2024 to 3.1 million in January and 1.2

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Valant

APRIL 21, 2025

Regular reviews of access permissions, particularly after staffing changes, help ensure security policies remain up to date. HIPAA-compliant messaging systems keep patient communication secure. Security policies should be clear, practical, and easy to follow. Telehealth security starts with the right tools and clear protocols.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This has a chilling effect on women visiting a doctor, picking up a prescription from a pharmacy, or taking other necessary actions to support their health,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. Many Americans are scared their private medical information will be shared, misused, and disclosed without permission.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 13, 2025

This can result in an unauthorized disclosure of health data that is prohibited under HIPAA, and more seriously, can put patient safety at risk. 2024, Black Book Research found that repeated medical care due to duplicate health records costs an average of $1,950 per patient (inpatient stay) and over $1,750 per ED visit.

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The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

It has been several years since new HIPAA regulations have been signed into law, but HIPAA changes in 2022 are expected. The last update to the HIPAA Rules was the HIPAA Omnibus Rule in 2013, which introduced new requirements mandated by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act.

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