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DOJ Announces Largest Ever Health Care Fraud Takedown

The HIPAA Journal

billion in allegedly fraudulent claims to Medicare related to telemedicine and genetic testing fraud schemes, and 170 defendants were involved in other fraud schemes involving medically unnecessary diagnostic testing, medical visits, and treatments totaling more than $1.84

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Seven Healthcare Organizations Added to Ransomware Groups’ Data Leak Sites

The HIPAA Journal

The HIPAA Journal has not downloaded any of the leaked data, so cannot confirm the accuracy of the groups’ claims. The group claims to have published a huge variety of documents, including EMRs, test results, patient histories, and billing information. Generally, it does serve as confirmation of a cyberattack.

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Surmodics & Kentfield Hospital Fall Victim to Cyberattacks

The HIPAA Journal

Surmodics, Minnesota Surmodics, an Eden Prairie, MN-based provider of catheters, medical device coatings, and chemical components for in vitro diagnostic tests and microarrays, has disclosed a security incident to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Role of a Medical Administrative Assistant in Managing Electronic Medical Records

Northwest Career College

Results of the diagnostic tests. Update of Information: Add new test results, treatment plans, or other information to keep the records current. Security Ensured: Following all the laws on privacy, including HIPAA, in protecting patients’ sensitive data.

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Lake Washington Vascular Ransomware Attack Affects 21,500 Patients

The HIPAA Journal

Lake Washington Vascular was unable to determine exactly what information was viewed or extracted from its systems and said the information likely compromised included names, dates of birth, addresses, diagnostic test results, medical histories, diagnosis and treatment information, payer identification numbers, and government-issued identifiers.

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RAG in Healthcare: Your Complete Guide to Its Implementation

Arkenea

But what exactly is RAG in healthcare, and more importantly, how can your organization implement it successfully while maintaining HIPAA compliance and ensuring patient safety? Compliance Challenges : Many AI solutions weren’t designed with HIPAA requirements in mind, creating potential compliance risks.

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Certified Phlebotomist Training

Phlebotomy Careers

phlebotomists play a vital role in patient⁢ care ⁢by collecting‌ blood samples for testing, transfusions, or donation. Legal & Regulatory Guidelines: HIPAA, OSHA, and state-specific requirements. to ‌excel in this field, ‍comprehensive certified phlebotomist training is essential.