The HIPAA Journal

JULY 10, 2025

The HIPAA Journal has not downloaded any of the leaked data, so cannot confirm the accuracy of the groups’ claims. Avantic Medical Lab is a clinical laboratory in Edison, New Jersey that serves hospitals and other healthcare providers in New Jersey, New York, and the Pennsylvania Metro Area.

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Diagnostics HIPAA Billing Documentation 83

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 18, 2025

At the start of the month, The HIPAA Journal reported on a cybersecurity incident at Radiology Associates of Richmond, a provider of medical imaging services at seven hospitals in central Virginia and multiple outpatient medical imaging facilities in the state. Million Patients appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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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. This process can be lengthy, especially when handled manually.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 19, 2025

Security incidents and data breaches have been reported by Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital and Atlas Healthcare CT. Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital has identified a breach of its Microsoft Office 365 environment.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2025

Cybersecurity incidents have been announced by Endue Software, Whitman County Public Hospital District No. 3, Palo Verde Hospital, and Northern California Children’s Therapy Center. Whitman County Public Hospital District No. 3 Whitman County Public Hospital District No. Whitman County Public Hospital District No.

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Hospital HIPAA Insurance Medication 79

Northwest Career College

JULY 15, 2025

You’ll use these words daily, from scheduling patients to handling phone calls and working with insurance. Another important word is “HIPAA.” Insurance and Billing You often talk to patients about their insurance when working at the front desk. Graduate in as little as 9 months.

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Medical Administrative Assistant Insurance Appointments Billing 40

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

MARCH 20, 2025

The compromised data included files maintained by its human resources department in connection with its self-insured health plan. For certain individuals, the destination hospital and other treatment-related data were also exposed.

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Hospice HIPAA Medical History Diagnostics 82

Phlebotomy Careers

JULY 7, 2025

Unlike traditional phlebotomy positions confined to hospitals or labs, mobile‌ phlebotomists ⁢operate​ independently or as ​part of a⁢ mobile healthcare⁢ team, bringing essential services directly‍ to patients. Secure a​ driver’s​ license and​ transportation: ‌ Ensure your vehicle is reliable​ and insured.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 17, 2025

District Court in Kansas City, Kansas, against the University of Kansas Hospital Authority and Health System (KU Health), Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and Epic Systems Corp. The post KU Health Facing Lawsuit Over Workers Unlawful Accessing of Nude Patient Photos appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Patient Records HIPAA Hospital Insurance 50

Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2025

More than 60% of adverse events in the hospital are due to communication errors. Tips for Effective Communication Between Healthcare Professionals Physicians communicate with other healthcare specialists within the hospital and with other health providers at other clinics. However, such platforms must be HIPAA compliant.

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Communication Patient Safety HIPAA Collaboration 52

Prism Career Institute

MAY 6, 2025

Medical assistants care for patients and help manage administrative tasks within hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare venues. It’s also crucial to maintain patient confidentiality and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.

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Medical Assistant Medication Follow-Up Bookkeeping 52

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 3, 2025

Myrtue Memorial Hospital, and Radiology Associates of Richmond, and ransomware groups have claimed responsibility for attacks on seven healthcare organizations. Myrtue Memorial Hospital (Myrtue Medical Center) in Iowa announced it had fallen victim to a cyberattack identified on or around June 13, 2025.

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HIPAA Insurance Hospital Medication 55

We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Telehealth allows these patients to receive timely care without the added burden of physically getting to a clinic or hospital. Healthcare providers are required to comply with regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the U.S., which ensures that patient information is protected.

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We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Medical professionals must prioritize data privacy by using encrypted platforms and adhering to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines to protect patient information.

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Medication Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Appointments 52

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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Discharges Vital Signs HIPAA Documentation 52

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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Billing Communication Follow-Up Documentation 52

Arkenea

JUNE 22, 2025

Rapid advancements in the healthcare technology landscape have resulted in massive popularity of digital information storage methods among hospitals, medical practices and other healthcare facilities. To ensure HIPAA compliance for software development and other requirements, processes and policies must also be updated and modified.

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EHR / EMR Follow-Up HIPAA Transfers 52

Northwest Career College

APRIL 30, 2025

HIPAA is a short form of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , a law devised to protect patients’ personal information regarding their health conditions. The following article will explain why HIPAA compliance is significant in medical billing and coding and how it helps protect patients and providers.

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HIPAA Billing Medical Coding Medication 40

The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 12, 2025

EMTALA, often referred to as the patient dumping statute, was enacted in 1986 to prevent hospitals from transferring uninsured or Medicaid patients to public hospitals without first conducting a medical screening examination to ensure they are stable for transfer.

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The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Penalties for HIPAA violations can be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. In addition to financial penalties, covered entities are required to adopt a corrective action plan to bring policies and procedures up to the standards demanded by HIPAA. .

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HIPAA Business Associate Follow-Up Medication 126

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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HIPAA Business Associate Hospital Medication 85

The HIPAA Journal

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The data involved varied from individual to individual and may have included names, dates of birth, passport numbers, financial account numbers, payment card numbers, online credentials, taxpayer identification numbers, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and medical information.

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Hospital Business Associate HIPAA Insurance 117

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

MAY 17, 2024

An update to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule is now underway with new cybersecurity requirements. Recent cyber incidents affecting hospitals and health systems have led to widespread care disruptions with patients being diverted to other facilities.

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HIPAA Hospital Insurance Follow-Up 108

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 14, 2025

Email-related HIPAA breaches have been announced by Iron County Medical Center in Missouri, Regional Center of the East Bay in California, and Winkler County Hospital District in Texas. The post Email Data Breaches Reported by Three HIPAA-Regulated Entities appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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HIPAA Discharges Medical History Insurance 66

The HIPAA Journal

MAY 19, 2025

The California health insurance exchange, Covered California, has been found to be sharing sensitive data with LinkedIn via website trackers, according to an investigation by The Markup. The post California Health Insurance Exchange Sent Sensitive User Data to LinkedIn appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Insurance HIPAA Appointments Hospital 82

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

The privacy violation has been reported to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) as a breach of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Million Individuals appeared first on HIPAA Journal. The post Kaiser Permanente Website Tracker Breach Affects 13.4

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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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Billing Insurance HIPAA Hospital 141

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 3, 2024

has confirmed that patient data has been compromised in a cyberattack, and the Monti ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Wayne Memorial Hospital. The hospital has yet to announce any cyberattack or data breach.

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HIPAA Hospital Insurance Medication 127

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

DRS said the types of data involved varied from individual to individual and may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, dates of service, and Social Security numbers. The post Almost 500,000 Individuals Affected by Designed Receivable Solutions Data Breach appeared first on HIPAA Journal.

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Business Associate HIPAA Follow-Up Hospital 107

The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

The HIPAA Journal has compiled healthcare data breach statistics from October 2009, when the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) started publishing summaries of healthcare data breaches on its website. Dominion National Insurance Company, and Dominion Dental Services USA, Inc.

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Business Associate HIPAA Unit Organization and Environment Hospital 112

Arkenea

MARCH 31, 2025

HIPAA compliance costs can greatly vary depending on the kind of application you’re developing. Developing a healthcare application that complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is essential for safeguarding sensitive patient information and adhering to legal standards.

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HIPAA Business Associate Appointments Insurance 52

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 4, 2025

Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio, has suffered a significant data breach involving the electronic protected health information of up to 88,541 individuals. The post Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital Cyberattack Affects Up to 88,500 Individuals appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Hospital Follow-Up HIPAA Insurance 70

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

The nature of the access was not disclosed; however, Providence said there is an active investigation by the California Department of Insurance. The review confirmed that only names, State IDs, driver’s license numbers, and health insurance coverage information were accessed.

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HIPAA Patient Records Insurance Hospital 121

The HIPAA Journal

JULY 17, 2025

The sectors most targeted by the group are hospitality and tourism, technology, business services, healthcare, and government. They include full name, date of birth, gender, phone number, clinic name, visit date/location, insurance provider, ICD code, and a description of the diagnosis.

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HIPAA Diagnostics Insurance Hospital 82

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 22, 2024

Email accounts have been compromised at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority and the Medical Home Network in Illinois. The emails did not contain any Social Security numbers, health insurance ID numbers, or financial information.

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Medication HIPAA Hospital Billing 118

The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

The medical device manufacturer Livanova, the Massachusetts community behavioral health center Aspire Health Alliance, and Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in California have experienced ransomware attacks that exposed patient data.

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HIPAA Insurance Hospital Medication 107