The HIPAA Journal

MAY 21, 2025

These are likely to continue to be reported by affected HIPAA-regulated entities over the next few weeks. CA Health Plan 12,224 Unauthorized Access/Disclosure Mailing incident involving mailing vendor (Billing Documents Specialists) Shipping labels contained Social Security numbers.

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Valant

MAY 13, 2025

Do you know how to manage insurance claims to minimize denials and maintain your cash flow? Practice management skills like scheduling, billing, documentation, and compliance can protect you from professional burnout and set you on a path to success. But do you know how to set up an efficient scheduling system?

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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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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 16, 2025

The hackers encrypted files and stole data such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, demographic information, Social Security numbers, drivers license numbers, medical record numbers, health information, payment information, and health insurance information. Bean of Siri & Glimstad LLP.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 19, 2025

On January 14, 2025, an employee emailed a document to a personal email account. The post Email Account Breaches Reported by Access TeleCare & Madison County, MS appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. It is currently unclear how many individuals had their data exposed in the incident.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

Just this year alone, we’ve seen some of the largest and most alarming healthcare data breaches in history, including those related to the American Medical Collection Agency, insurer Dominion National, and Inmediata Health Group, just to name a few. The team will be responsible for updating and managing your facility’s cybersecurity system.

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The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 12, 2025

Class members may submit claims for reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses reasonably linked to the data breach, plus documented lost time up to a maximum of 10 hours at $25 per hour. The security failures are alleged to violate the FTC Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ).

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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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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. Million Data Breach Settlement appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. Under the terms of the settlement, a $3.15

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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 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

MAY 26, 2025

The ransomware group obtained names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, state ID/driver’s license information, health and insurance information, banking information, and biometric data. Million Settlement Agreed to Resolve WellNow Urgent Care Data Breach Litigation appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Arkenea

JUNE 20, 2025

Comprehensive Registration Data Management EHR registration systems capture and validate comprehensive patient demographic, insurance, and clinical information that forms the foundation for accurate billing and claims processing.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

That’s the mantra coming out of this week’s annual Capitol Conference convened by the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP). FYI you might know of NABIP by its former acronym, NAHU, the National Association of Health Underwriters).

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Understanding the Challenges in Claims Processing Errors in medical claims processing have traditionally posed significant challenges for hospitals, insurers, and patients alike. Automatically flagging errors before claims are submitted to insurance providers. Reducing duplication errors in medical claims documentation.

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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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Arkenea

MARCH 29, 2025

Having a profound understanding of the HIPAA rules puts you one step ahead in the healthcare sector. HIPAA risk assessment ensures that ePHI is protected from threats and vulnerabilities such as fraud, data breaches, financial scams, identity thefts, etc. HIPAA Compliance Checklist 1.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

The HIPAA rules and regulations are the standards and implementation specifications adopted by federal agencies to streamline healthcare transactions and protect the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information. This guide explains why the HIPAA rules and regulations exist, what they consist of, and who they apply to.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

The types of data involved varied from individual to individual and may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and/or health information. The incident was detected on June 14, 2024, and attempts were made to retrieve the documents, but it was not possible to retrieve them all.

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CollaborateMD

APRIL 3, 2025

These regulations ensure that healthcare providers accurately bill patients and insurance companies while protecting sensitive patient information. Following health insurance policies and procedures. Real-world example: A violation of HIPAA due to ignorance of the rules can result in fines of $141 $35,581. The result?

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Prism Career Institute

MAY 6, 2025

It’s also crucial to maintain patient confidentiality and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Common administrative duties include: Answering phone calls: Throughout the day, patients call healthcare facilities about appointments, health inquiries, insurance issues, or payments.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2024

Hackers gained access to the BioPlus network for more than 2 weeks between October and November 2021, and potentially stole names, dates of birth, contact information, health insurance information, prescription information, and Social Security numbers. The maximum claim permitted depends on whether Social Security numbers were compromised.

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Arkenea

JULY 8, 2024

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules and regulations ensure that ePHI (Protected Health Information) is safe and secure from potential hackers. To comply with HIPAA regulations, CE and BA must adhere to certain requirements, and audit trail is one of them. Capture login, logout, and access to ePHI.

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes. Progress notes help other practitioners or treating physicians stay up-to-speed on your work with a patient, and they inform insurance companies of the reliability and efficacy of your methods.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2025

The review of the account confirmed it contained names, addresses, birth dates, Social Security numbers, drivers license and other ID numbers, financial information, and limited health and health insurance information related to treatment and prescriptions. The breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General as affecting 5,971 individuals.

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Health Prime

JUNE 13, 2024

Every code entered, every diagnosis documented, and every procedure billed must be meticulously coded to ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with regulations. Increased denials: Insurance companies are quick to deny claims with coding errors. Double-check documentation: Accurate coding begins with comprehensive documentation.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 9, 2024

Change Healthcare is still conducting the document review to determine exactly which individuals have had their data exposed or stolen, and notification letters are expected to be mailed on behalf of its clients by the end of the month.

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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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Northwest Career College

MAY 28, 2025

But how will you handle confidential documents, client conversations, and courtroom documents? Another piece of legislation that assists in protecting confidentiality is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , better known as HIPAA. This would mean, for example, paper, digital, and emailed documents.

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Physicians Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

After learning that the insurance company (trying to play doctor) recommends a generic drug that is less effective and has more adverse effects because it does not carry the more expensive drug on its formulary, this gives the doctor cause for concern for their patient.

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Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

In addition, it’s important to be able to obtain prior authorization from insurance and track prescription statuses. Telehealth Capabilities HIPAA-compliant telehealth capabilities allow you to treat patients remotely in individual or group therapy sessions. Communication with patients is a key part of this.

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The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 30, 2025

On Thursday last week, the CMS warned Medicare providers and their suppliers that scammers are impersonating the CMS in phishing requests by fax, requesting copies of medical records and documentation. The phishing attempts claim that medical records and documentation must be provided for a Medicare audit.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 3, 2024

HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of any medical billing software. Understanding the importance of HIPAA compliance and implementing the necessary protocols helps healthcare providers avoid legal and financial repercussions. Within HIPAA, many rules dictate privacy, security, and confidentiality.

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19 Labs

JULY 8, 2024

This collaboration adds the ability to streamline how schools send and collect consent forms and other documents to the GALE platform. During the COVID-19 pandemic, WellCheck pivoted to utilize its cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant platform for wellness screenings.

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Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 7, 2025

Secure a​ driver’s​ license and​ transportation: ‌ Ensure your vehicle is reliable​ and insured. These roles are increasingly in demand ‌due to the rise of home ⁤healthcare, telemedicine, and patient-centric service‌ models. Here are⁢ some compelling reasons to consider⁢ this specialized healthcare ‍role: 1.

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Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

Medical insurance verification software is developed to automate the process of verifying patients’ insurance coverages. This software is connected to the insurance company’s database to retrieve real-time data on a patient’s insurance status. In 2022, 92.1 percent of people, or 304.0 percent and 36.1

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 23, 2025

A security alert had been triggered on March 18, 2022, which was investigated and determined not to involve a HIPAA breach. Like the ordinary losses, these must be documented and have not already been reimbursed. Million Settlement to Resolve Data Breach Litigation appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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