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April 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report

The HIPAA Journal

Ascension Health MO Healthcare Provider 437,329 Hacking/IT Incident Inadvertent disclosure of PHI to a former business partner, which was stolen from the business partner in a hacking incident Onsite Mammography MA Business Associate 357,265 Hacking/IT Incident Unauthorized access to an employees email account Union Health System, Inc.

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RAG in Healthcare: Your Complete Guide to Its Implementation

Arkenea

Phase 1: Assessment and Planning (Months 1-2) Current State Analysis : Begin with a comprehensive assessment of your organization’s existing data landscape, technical infrastructure, and workflow requirements.

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Healthcare Data Breach Statistics

The HIPAA Journal

MN Business Associate 190,000,000 Hacking/IT Incident 2 2015 Anthem Inc. CO Business Associate 14,782,887 Hacking/IT Incident 4 2024 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. NY Health Plan 9,358,891 Hacking/IT Incident 10 2023 Perry Johnson & Associates, Inc.

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6 aspects to consider when choosing the right medical coding partner for your practice 

Health Prime

Opting for the correct coding partner holds the key to: Accurate reimbursement Streamlined billing processes Overall operational efficiency Beyond financial considerations, choosing the right coding partner allows providers to redirect their focus towards core competencies , confident that medical coding is in the hands of specialists.

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Understanding the Importance of HIPAA Compliance in Medical Billing Software 

CollaborateMD

In today’s digital age, medical billing software plays a vital role in streamlining the billing process and improving patient care. HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of any medical billing software. It will also help you ensure that the medical billing software you select is compliant with HIPAA requirements.

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What Are HIPAA Compliant Storage Requirements?

Electronic Health Reporter

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is US legislation that was signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1996. This content is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter.

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HIPAA Violation Cases

The HIPAA Journal

State Attorneys General can also impose financial penalties on HIPAA-covered entities and business associates for violations of the HIPAA Rules. Another increase is due to be applied on January 15, 2025, but will likely be applied much later. Alternatively, financial penalties can be imposed if a breach of ePHI violates state laws.

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