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Esse Health Confirms Almost 264,000 Patients Affected by April 2025 Cyberattack

The HIPAA Journal

The file review has now been completed, and it has been confirmed that the data compromised in the incident included names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, medical record numbers, patient account numbers, and certain health information.

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Enhancing patient outcomes by strengthening allergy evaluation in primary care settings

Medical Economics

Patient history is essential in allergy diagnosis, as tests show sensitization, not clinical allergy, guiding appropriate management and treatment. Establishing medical necessity ensures justified diagnostic tests and treatments, aiding reimbursement and proactive allergy management. were hospitalized.

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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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EHR Interoperability: In-Depth Guide (2025 updated)

Arkenea

Electronic Health Records, or EHR, are digital libraries that house invaluable patient medical history data. From clinical observations to diagnoses, medications, and immunization schedules, it’s all there, at a healthcare provider’s fingertips. That’s where EHR interoperability comes in.

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HHS-OIG Settles Alleged EMTALA Violations with 3 Healthcare Providers

The HIPAA Journal

EMTALA requires hospitals that receive Medicare payments to provide a medical screening examination to any patient presenting at an emergency department who requests an examination, regardless of their insurance status, ability to pay, national origin, race, creed, or color.

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Patient Data Compromised in Palomar Health Medical Group Cyberattack

The HIPAA Journal

The compromised data varies from individual to individual and, based on the initial findings of the investigation, will include patient names in combination with one or more of the following: address, date of birth, Social Security number, medical history information, disability information, diagnostic information, treatment information, prescription (..)

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19Labs & WellCheck Partnership Enhances GALE | Schools Package with Streamlined Consent Forms

19 Labs

Real-Time Data Access and Storage: Digital collection, upload, and storage of insurance cards and medical history accessible on any device. Access to diagnostic capabilities on-site Enhanced communication with (and between) district nurses, providers, and parents through a HIPAA-compliant platform.

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