The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

HIPAA violation cases are compliance investigations that result from a data breach being notified to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) or a privacy complaint being submitted to OCR via the complaints portal. There are many different types of HIPAA violation cases.

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Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

Behavioral health RCM services can also make compliance easier by providing clear documentation, audit trails, and HIPAA-compliant systems that reduce risk for small practices. The unique needs of the field mean that one-size-fits all solutions may not be adequate. June 4, 2021 ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified 2025 – F41.9

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

Providence Mission Heritage Endocrinology and Samaritan Health Services have identified unauthorized access to patient data by former employees. The first instance occurred on December 15, 2020, and it continued until May 15, 2024. An investigation was launched in November 2023, when unauthorized access was suspected.

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Valant

JUNE 24, 2025

When selecting telehealth tools, think like a patient: intake forms need to be easy, appointment reminders should arrive on time, and session access should work on the first try. Your best bet is to find a browser-based solution that doesn’t require patients to download yet another app.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

That process was completed on May 30, 2024, and then address information was verified. The affected individuals were notified by mail on June 26, 2024. The post Email Breach Affects 22,000 Ambulatory Surgery Center of Westchester Patients appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

March 25, 2024: Clarification Sought from OCR About Change Healthcare Ransomware Breach Notifications The American Hospital Association (AHA) has written to the Department of Health and Human Services seeking clarification about data breach notifications, should it turn out that protected health information has been compromised.

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Valant

APRIL 21, 2025

In behavioral health practices, patient records contain highly sensitive information about patients personal histories, treatment details, and clinical interactions. Cyberattacks on behavioral health practices have increased in recent years, as cybercriminals recognize the value of mental health records on the black market.

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