The HIPAA Journal

JULY 8, 2025

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has agreed to settle alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with Deer Oaks – The Behavioral Health Solution for $225,000. Patient discharge forms could be accessed via the Internet without authorization.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2025

The post Ascension Notifying Patients About Data Breach at Former Business Partner appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. Ascension said it has reviewed its policies, procedures, and processes and will implement enhanced safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Discharges

Arkenea

JUNE 23, 2025

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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Arkenea

AUGUST 12, 2025

HIPAA compliance safeguards all patient portal messaging, ensuring that sensitive health information remains protected during electronic communication. Custom e-prescribing systems can integrate with pharmacy networks, insurance formularies, and clinical decision support tools to optimize medication selection and cost-effectiveness.

Appointments

Arkenea

JUNE 8, 2025

It also consists information about demographics, medical insurance, and data acquired from wearable health devices. EHRs are HIPAA and HITRUST compliant to avoid disclosure of Patient Health Information (PHI) due to cyberattacks. Moreover, HIPAA compliance and Privacy Rules are to be included while exhibiting Meaningful Use.

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The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 12, 2025

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. The on-call OB/GYN did not evaluate the patient in the ED.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 9, 2019

Healthcare organizations know just how important it is to comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule to protect sensitive and unstructured data such as patient records, scripts, discharge summaries, medical forms, authorizations, prescriptions, and insurance claims.

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