Physicians Practice

JUNE 23, 2025

From AI scribes that promise to slash documentation time to “plug-and-play” patient-engagement portals, vendors descend on medical practices with glossy decks and tight trial deadlines. The health technology gold rush is back on, and sales reps know where to find you. Yet a single misstep can wipe out months of margin.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 16, 2025

The cash payment may be higher or lower depending on the number of valid claims received.Class members wishing to submit a claim for reimbursement of losses may claim up to $300 for documented unreimbursed ordinary losses, including up to 4 hours of lost time at $25 per hour. Bean of Siri & Glimstad LLP.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 19, 2025

A data review vendor was engaged, and Access TeleCare was provided with the final results of the review on August 30, 2024; however, it took until March 4, 2025, for individual notifications to be mailed. On January 14, 2025, an employee emailed a document to a personal email account.

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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. HIPAA Compliance and Data Security Every technology solution you use must meet strict standards for protecting patient data. However, it can demand a lot of time from providers.

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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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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.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 18, 2025

The document review was completed on January 30, 2025, when it was confirmed that the exposed information included first and last names, clinical/treatment information, medical provider names, medical record numbers, and patient account numbers. Individual notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2025.

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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.

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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.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 1, 2025

Individuals who were sent a notification that they were affected by the data breach may submit a claim for reimbursement of documented losses incurred as a result of the data breach up to a maximum of $10,000. All claims must be submitted by or be postmarked by June 30, 2025. Under the terms of the settlement, a $3.15

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 26, 2025

Non-SSN subclass members can submit claims for up to 2 hours of lost time at $25 per hour and documented out-of-pocket losses incurred as a result of the data breach. The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court, and the final fairness hearing has been scheduled for August 15, 2025.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

An amendment to the law has been signed by state governor Andy Beshear that narrows the scope of the law, exempting information collected by healthcare providers covered under HIPAA that maintain protected health information in compliance with the HIPAA Rules and other related regulations. 8 164.514(e).

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Arkenea

JUNE 22, 2025

Compliance and Security Upgrades HIPAA compliance audits: $5,000 – $15,000 Security assessments: $3,000 – $10,000 Data encryption upgrades: $2,000 – $8,000 Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Analysis Understanding the total cost of ownership is crucial for making informed EHR investment decisions.

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Valant

JUNE 18, 2025

Through AI Notes’ capabilities to streamline and automate clinical documentation, the feature gives back valuable time to providers so they can focus on what matters most, whether it be patient care, reduced burnout or scalable growth. Therapists can reduce non-billable documentation hours by using AI to transcribe and document sessions.

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Valant

JUNE 24, 2025

Add to this LA County’s well-documented shortage of mental health providers , and a diverse population in need of culturally responsive care, and you’ve got a perfect storm of barriers to treatment. Look for HIPAA-compliant platforms that offer everything you need without making your clients jump through hoops.

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Mobius MD

MARCH 7, 2025

This article discusses three of the top HIPAA-compliant medical dictation apps in 2025. Speech-to-Text for Medical Documentation Speech-to-text technology has improved dramatically in the last fifteen years, prompting many doctors to reconsider dictation as the fastest way to take clinical notes.

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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.

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Mobius MD

JANUARY 17, 2025

Alternatively, some will explore the latest medical documentation assistance using AI-based medical scribe software. Using speech-to-text for mobile dictation can help healthcare providers eliminate hours of typing and improve documentation efficiency. As of 2025, no Dragon medical dictation software is made specifically for Mac.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Clarifying a patient’s misunderstanding of the HIPAA privacy rule Rachel V. Rose, JD, MBA June 19th 2025 Article Understanding HIPAA's Privacy Rule clarifies how incidental disclosures in health care settings are permissible, ensuring patient privacy while facilitating essential communications.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 26, 2025

7 quick checkpoints for practices June 26, 2025 By Keith A. Reynolds June 25th 2025 Article Unlock hidden insights in your practice's data to boost revenue, streamline operations, and enhance patient care with simple, effective strategies. Austin Littrell May 19th 2025 Podcast Jeffrey A. 65: Patient autonomy with Jeffrey A.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2025

Under the terms of the settlement, individuals who were notified that their data was compromised may submit claims for reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket losses. The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court, and the final fairness hearing has been scheduled for August 27, 2025.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

This marks the first update to the HIPAA Security Rule since 2013. 1] The Proposed Rule applies to HIPAA-regulated entities, including Covered Entities such as health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, most healthcare providers, and their Business Associates. population. [1]

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CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

Some of the key components of medical billing compliance include: Understanding and following medical billing regulations like HIPAA , Medicare guidelines , and the latest ICD-10 compliance requirements. For example, this April 2025, CMS announces 50 new ICD-10-PCS codes (PDF). Real-world example: How disruptive can investigations get?

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 28, 2025

Email accounts have been compromised at four HIPAA-regulated organizations: Alternate Solutions Health Network in Ohio; Park Royal Hospital in Florida; 90 Degree Benefits in Minnesota; and the Charleston Fire Department in West Virginia. Individual notification letters also started to be mailed on April 14, 2025.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 6, 2025

Class members can claim up to $10,000 as reimbursement for documented expenses incurred as a result of the data breach. The stolen data related to customers who made purchases between June 6, 2017, and July 30, 2017, and included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers license numbers, and other ID documents. million customers.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 30, 2025

Class members may submit a claim for reimbursement of documented losses up to a maximum of $5,000 per class member. The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court, and the final fairness hearing has been scheduled for June 11, 2025. Million Data Breach Settlement appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 19, 2025

The document review was completed on February 3, 2025, and confirmed that the breach was limited to names and mailing addresses. Unauthorized network activity was detected on February 26, 2025, and after securing its systems, an investigation was launched with assistance provided by third-party cybersecurity experts.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 4, 2025

Notification letters were mailed to the affected individuals on February 21, 2025. After an extensive forensic investigation and comprehensive document review, on March 21, 2025, we determined your personal data may have been subject to unauthorized access or acquisition, which occurred between November 4, 2023, and November 5, 2023.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 9, 2025

A lawsuit was filed on February 19, 2025, Collins v. Class members may submit a claim for reimbursement of documented losses related to the data breach up to a maximum of $5,000. The Honorable Hunter Davis recently gave his preliminary approval, and the final approval hearing is scheduled for August 15, 2025.

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Arkenea

APRIL 10, 2025

According to Statista, the global IT outsourcing market is projected to exceed $591billion by 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 5.1percent. This rapid turnaround was possible due to the vendors agile processes, continuous integration pipelines, and prebuilt compliance frameworks for HIPAA and GDPR.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 22, 2025

Class members may submit a claim for reimbursement of documented monetary losses reasonably traceable to the data breach up to a maximum of $10,000 per class member. The final fairness hearing has been scheduled for July 28, 2025. Million to Settle Data Breach Litigation appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 22, 2025

A security breach was detected on or around May 20, 2025, and the forensic investigation confirmed that an unauthorized third party had access to its network between May 18, 2024, and May 20, 2024. That process was completed in May 2025, and notification letters were mailed to the affected individuals on May 19, 2025.The

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Arkenea

MAY 12, 2025

In 2025, US businesses face unprecedented challenges finding affordable, quality tech talent. Their detailed documentation and clear updates actually improved our internal processes. The solution? Look to India, where an elite ecosystem of developers delivers world-class results at a fraction of domestic costs.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

Since it includes patients’ data or ePHI (Protected Health Information), it’s essential to encompass HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules during the e-prescription software development process. HIPAA regulations safeguard ePHI on physical, technical, and administrative levels.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Key Takeaways It is anticipated that more than a quarter of a billion copies of this practical technology will have been marketed by 2025. Here are the factors that determine if the software for your medical device needs to be compliant with HIPAA. that need to be reported right away. Medical software must comply with HIPPA.

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The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 2, 2025

The legislation required Cal/OSHA to develop a Workplace Violence Prevention Regulation, which must be presented to the Board ahead of the December 31, 2025, deadline. After reviewing comments, Cal/OSHA released a discussion draft of the Workplace Violence Prevention Regulation on May 13, 2025.

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Valant

APRIL 21, 2025

External access should be granted only on a need-to-know basis, with permissions documented and reviewed regularly. HIPAA-compliant messaging systems keep patient communication secure. In addition to HIPAA, behavioral health providers must also comply with applicable state laws and insurance regulations.

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