The HIPAA Journal

JULY 10, 2025

The HIPAA Journal has not downloaded any of the leaked data, so cannot confirm the accuracy of the groups’ claims. Arlington Occupational Health and Wellness in Texas was added to the group’s data leak site on July 4, 2025, along with samples of the stolen data and links to the full dataset.

Diagnostics

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2025

An investigation was launched, and it was determined on January 21, 2025, that Ascension had inadvertently disclosed patient data to the former business partner, and that data had likely been stolen in the hacking incident.Ascension confirmed that its own systems were unaffected.

Discharges

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Alpha Wellness and Alpha Medical Centre detected unusual network activity on February 3, 2025, and immediately launched an investigation. RansomHub ceased operations on March 3, 2025. “We Notification letters were mailed to the affected individuals on July 15, 2025.

Medication

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2025

The affected individuals included employees and dependents of clients who used its services, which include HR outsourcing, benefits enrollment, billing, and administrative services. The post Verisource Services Increases Data Breach Victim Count to 4 Million appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2025

This month, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) agreed to settlements with two healthcare providers who employed nurses on the HHS-OIG exclusion list, who provided items or services that were billed to federally funded healthcare programs.

Diagnostics

Arkenea

JULY 9, 2025

In 2025, successful Epic implementation must address emerging requirements including artificial intelligence integration, cloud computing capabilities, and enhanced interoperability standards that have become essential for modern healthcare delivery. Epic’s integration capabilities support comprehensive remote monitoring programs.

Unit Organization and Environment

Physicians Practice

JUNE 24, 2025

That means décor is not a luxury add-on; it is an operational tool every bit as critical as the EHR or billing software. 66: AI diagnostic tools with Mark Daly of Digital Diagnostics Austin Littrell May 27th 2025 Podcast Mark Daly of Digital Diagnostics joins the show to discuss AI diagnostic tools.

Diagnostics

CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

Healthcare practices are often plagued with medical billing compliance questions like: “Am I upcoding?” ” With all of these concerns, it’s vital that providers and billing departments understand and follow the key elements of proper medical billing compliance to run a successful practice.

Billing

Physicians Practice

JULY 30, 2025

Reynolds July 29th 2025 Article These essential marketing strategies will elevate your medical practice's visibility and attract patients in a competitive health care landscape. Dickens of SVMIC Austin Littrell April 14th 2025 Podcast Stephen A. Recent Videos Related Content 11 ways to market your practice Keith A.

Billing

Physicians Practice

JUNE 19, 2025

Smartphones sit on the reception counter, physicians tap tablets at the bedside, and billing staff troubleshoot laptops from home. Recent Videos Related Content Clarifying a patient’s misunderstanding of the HIPAA privacy rule Rachel V. Against that backdrop, a technology and device policy is no longer a “nice to have.”

Diagnostics

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 28, 2025

On March 20, 2025, Pineland Community Service Board disclosed a security incident detected on January 20, 2025. The forensic investigation confirmed unauthorized network access between November 24, 2024, and January 20, 2025, during which time the threat actor viewed or copied information from its network.

Appointments

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 21, 2025

On March 17, 2025, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed Legislative Bill 241 into law, which limits class action liability for private entities for cybersecurity events. The new law will take effect three months from the adjournment of the Nebraska Legislatures 2025 session.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 21, 2025

NRS completed the review in February 2025 and informed Harbin Clinic that some of the copied files contained data related to patients and guarantors whose accounts were sent to collections, as well as individuals involved in other legal proceedings. During that time, files and folders were copied from its network without authorization.

Transfers

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 19, 2025

The breach was detected on January 15, 2025, and immediate action was taken to prevent further unauthorized access. The forensic investigation confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed the account between January 10, 2025, and January 14, 2025, and potentially viewed or acquired patient data.

HIPAA

Mobius MD

JANUARY 1, 2025

However, managing a successful medical practice in 2025 will require lots of work beyond the EMR. Medical practice software: the best of 2025 As a medical workflow company, our team at Mobius MD constantly follows the latest in practice management software and health IT.

Medication

Physicians Practice

JULY 24, 2025

Handle billing with sensitivity. July 22nd 2025 Article Where are we after the FDA drug shortage expired? Aaron, MD, JD Austin Littrell May 12th 2025 Podcast Daniel Aaron, MD, JD, an associate professor of law at the University of Utah, joins the show to talk about the new legal standard for assessing medical negligence.

De-Escalation

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 11, 2025

Henry Ford Health encouraged patients to use the website and patient portal to submit information, review their health records, book appointments, schedule visits, pay bills, and communicate with providers. The deadline for objection to and exclusion from the settlement is August 11, 2025.

HIPAA

Valant

MAY 13, 2025

Practice management skills like scheduling, billing, documentation, and compliance can protect you from professional burnout and set you on a path to success. Billing and Revenue Cycle Insurance claims are complex, which is why some practices employ dedicated billing staff.

Billing

Valant

JULY 23, 2025

Look for HIPAA-compliant platforms that offer everything you need without making your clients jump through hoops. You need reliable systems for scheduling, billing, intake, and internal communication. Data security is a top priority; use platforms that support HIPAA compliance and encrypt communication across all channels.

Documentation

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

All claims must be submitted by or be postmarked by June 30, 2025. The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court, and the final approval hearing has been scheduled for June 16, 2025. Million Data Breach Settlement appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. The post Azura Vascular Care Agrees to $3.15

HIPAA

Physicians Practice

JUNE 27, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Decoding malpractice premiums: Insider insights every physician should know Jennifer Wiggins June 27th 2025 Article Check out these essential insights on controlling malpractice insurance premiums, including specialty impact, location factors, policy types and available discounts for physicians.

Communication

Valant

JUNE 24, 2025

Look for HIPAA-compliant platforms that offer everything you need without making your clients jump through hoops. You need reliable systems for scheduling, billing, intake, and internal communication. Data security is a top priority; use platforms that support HIPAA compliance and encrypt communication across all channels.

Documentation

Physicians Practice

JUNE 26, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Decoding malpractice premiums: Insider insights every physician should know Jennifer Wiggins June 27th 2025 Article Check out these essential insights on controlling malpractice insurance premiums, including specialty impact, location factors, policy types and available discounts for physicians.

Billing

Physicians Practice

JUNE 23, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content 7 signs that your practice needs a new EHR Austin Littrell June 20th 2025 Article From sluggish systems to frustrated staff, these red flags could mean it's time to upgrade your practice's electronic health record system. Clarifying a patient’s misunderstanding of the HIPAA privacy rule Rachel V.

Diagnostics

Arkenea

JUNE 22, 2025

Keep in mind that not all EHR solutions will cost the same because of many variables that may influence your final bill. Interface and Integration Costs Lab interfaces: $2,000 – $5,000 per interface Imaging system integration: $5,000 – $15,000 Billing system integration: $3,000 – $10,000 5.

EHR / EMR

Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

Billers can increase their clean claims rate with AI software that catches mistakes in the billing process. Billing—claims and payment collection. Before you use any AI feature, make sure it’s compliant with HIPAA, as well as state and federal regulations. June 4, 2021 ICD-10 Code for Anxiety, Unspecified 2025 – F41.9

Documentation

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 3, 2025

Suspicious activity was identified within its computer network, and the forensic investigation confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed its systems as a result of a security breach at a former third-party billing vendor. Notification letters started to be mailed to the affected individuals on June 26, 2025.

HIPAA

Physicians Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

Many doctors and practices have tried to outsource their billing, only to find disastrous results. In these unfortunate cases, their next plan is to bring billing back in-house and cancel the billing service. Recent Videos Related Content Clarifying a patient’s misunderstanding of the HIPAA privacy rule Rachel V.

Billing

Medical Economics

JULY 28, 2025

Morning Medical Update © meeboonstudio - stock.adobe.com Doximity launches free AI scribe to cut ‘pajama time’ Doximity has unveiled Scribe , a HIPAA-compliant, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered documentation tool that generates real-time clinical notes during patient visits — aiming to end the late-night charting many clinicians know too well.

Medication

Physicians Practice

JULY 28, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Replace your résumé with a vis-u-me Neil Baum, MD July 25th 2025 Article Video résumés revolutionize job applications, showcasing personality and skills, while traditional résumés fade. Part 1) Austin Littrell July 21st 2025 Podcast American Medical Association President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D.,

Billing

Physicians Practice

JULY 25, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Materiality, the False Claims Act, HIPAA and the HITECH Act Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA July 24th 2025 Article Explore the intersection of HIPAA violations and the False Claims Act, highlighting compliance strategies to mitigate legal risks in healthcare.

Communication

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 18, 2025

The Governor of Texas has added his signature to a bill regulating the storage and security of electronic health records and the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare for diagnostic purposes. 1188 applies to HIPAA-covered entities and healthcare practitioners.

Diagnostics

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.

HIPAA

The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 26, 2025

fewer data breaches than April 2025. So far in 2025, 311 data breaches affecting 500 or more individuals have been reported to OCR – a 13.1% In the first 5 months of 2025, 23,106,676 individuals were affected by healthcare data breaches – a 52.4% decrease from the 358 data breaches reported in the first five months of 2024.

Business Associate

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 14, 2025

Email-related HIPAA breaches have been announced by Iron County Medical Center in Missouri, Regional Center of the East Bay in California, and Winkler County Hospital District in Texas. On or around April 22, 2025, Winkler County learned that a former employee had emailed patient data to a personal email account.

HIPAA

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2025

The implication of this requirement if finalized – is that covered entities will only be permitted to contract services from business associates that can demonstrate compliance with HIPAA. Despite the variety of compliance requirements, some areas of HIPAA compliance are common to all business associates.

Business Associate

The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 26, 2025

Businesses that are covered entities under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, or PCI DSS, will be covered if they are in full compliance with those standards. The new law takes effect on September 1, 2025.

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