The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

The exposed and stolen data included contact information, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial information, health insurance information, medical records, medical histories, diagnoses/conditions, and health insurance information.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 8, 2024

DaVita said it has removed all third-party tracking technologies that are not part of a HIPAA-compliant service and has implemented new policies and procedures and provided additional training to members of its workforce to prevent similar privacy breaches in the future.

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The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 11, 2025

The types of data compromised in the incident include names, medical histories, treatment information, health insurance information, and financial information. The post Data Breaches Announced by Shelby Dermatology & Northwestern Community Services Board appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

Customizable Note Templates The ability to create and customize templates for intake, medical history, therapy notes , and progress notes helps save time and energy. Telehealth Capabilities HIPAA-compliant telehealth capabilities allow you to treat patients remotely in individual or group therapy sessions.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

The exposed information varied from individual to individual and may have included names, birth dates, medical record numbers, medical histories, and health insurance information. The post Email Breaches Reported by SkinCure Oncology & the Wisconsin Department of Health Services appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Predicting Patient Outcomes – AI can process large amounts of patient data, including medical history, demographics, and lifestyle factors, to predict patient outcomes. AI can recommend personalized therapies by analyzing a patient’s medical history, genetic information, and other factors.

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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. Obtaining background information: Before a patient sees a physician, an assistant typically discusses their medical history and makes sure the facility has an accurate record on file.

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19 Labs

JULY 8, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, WellCheck pivoted to utilize its cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant platform for wellness screenings. Real-Time Data Access and Storage: Digital collection, upload, and storage of insurance cards and medical history accessible on any device.

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Northwest Career College

MARCH 28, 2025

What is an Electronic Medical Record? Electronic medical records are, for the most part, an electronic version of the patient chart. They contain a core set of information, including: Medical histories. Medications; treatment plans: The records of the Doctor and the nurse. Results of the diagnostic tests.

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Health Prime

MARCH 6, 2024

Data accuracy and compliance Patient portals improve data accuracy by allowing patients to update their personal information and medical history electronically. Read more about other steps you can take to ensure HIPAA in our blog 4 steps to reduce HIPAA breaches within your medical practice.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 5, 2021

health citizens are with respect to their medical information. Eight in ten health consumers would access their physician and clinical notes (an area addressed in the past several years by the ground-breaking OpenNotes project ), insurance billing and claims, allergies, advance directives, and family medical history.

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Valant

JULY 16, 2024

HIPAA regulates that therapy notes be stored separately from progress notes. This covers information such as diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, test results, treatment plan, progress at appointments, prescription medications, etc.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

This is particularly concerning when personal health data is downloaded to an app that may fall out of the protection of HIPAA. Without confidence in the privacy of security of the download site and party, consumers would more likely hesitate in sharing data. Health Populi’s Hot Points: Earlier this year, Accenture found that U.S.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

The post Email Breach at Wisconsin Dental Surgery Center Affects 13,000 Patients appeared first on HIPAA Journal. The investigation could not determine if the unauthorized individual viewed or copied emails or attachments in the account.

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Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

This is particularly concerning when personal health data is downloaded to an app that may fall out of the protection of HIPAA. Without confidence in the privacy of security of the download site and party, consumers would more likely hesitate in sharing data. Health Populi’s Hot Points: Earlier this year, Accenture found that U.S.

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Prism Career Institute

APRIL 15, 2025

Legal Standards for a Medical Assistant to Follow As a medical assistant goes about their work, they must adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) , which limits a healthcare provider’s ability to share patient information.

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Arkenea

APRIL 8, 2025

Regulatory Compliance The platform is built to align with the latest industry regulations, such as MACRA, HIPAA, MIPS, and GDPR. Patient-Centric Record Management Allscripts EMR creates comprehensive, centralized patient profiles that include medical history, lab results, allergies, immunization records, and more.

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The HIPAA Journal

MAY 2, 2025

The data review confirmed that the exposed data included patient names, medical histories, treatment information, health insurance information, and financial information. The post Orthopaedic Specialists of Connecticut & DATS in Pennsylvania Announce 22K-Record Data Breaches appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The electronic health record (EHR) lies at the heart of this transformation, providing a comprehensive, real-time digital view of a patient’s medical history. Adherence to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements is non-negotiable for a mobile EHR application. or GDPR in the EU.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 11, 2025

The patients insurance information was obtained; however, Resurrection failed to obtain an EKG, perform a pain assessment, and obtain a medical history. The patient was triaged and sent to the waiting area, waited an hour, then left without having received a medical screening examination to seek care at a different hospital.

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Valant

MARCH 30, 2024

A patient’s medical history, presenting concerns, treatment preferences, and any relevant psychosocial factors should all be documented. Medical history: Information about the patient’s medical history helps clinicians understand any physical health factors that may impact mental well-being.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 25, 2025

Since it includes patients’ data or ePHI (Protected Health Information), it’s essential to encompass HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) rules during the e-prescription software development process. HIPAA regulations safeguard ePHI on physical, technical, and administrative levels.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 16, 2024

So, to avoid this, regulatory bodies have implemented regulations such as HIPAA, FDA, HITRUST, FHIR, and more. In total, more than two million individuals had their Personal Health Information (PHI) compromised, which included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, insurance details, and medical history.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

Developers are required to adhere to HIPAA compliance during API integration. Here’s what falls under HIPAA: HIPAA Privacy Rule: The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes guidelines for safeguarding any personally identifiable health information that Covered Entities (CE) or Business Associates (BA) handle.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The benefits of provider-patient chat are: Convenience: Patient portals allow patients can interact with medical specialists at any time and from the comfort of their homes. These platforms are built as per HIPAA regulations, so all patient data is kept safe and private.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

Medication Management and Therapy Medication management involves a careful assessment of a patient’s medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, and needs to prescribe psychiatric medication, and then to monitor and adjust as needed. This requires a psychiatrist or other provider qualified to prescribe medication.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

So, to avoid this, regulatory bodies have implemented regulations such as HIPAA, FDA, HITRUST, FHIR, and more. In total, more than two million individuals had their Personal Health Information (PHI) compromised, which included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, insurance details, and medical history.

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Arkenea

JULY 12, 2024

For instance, some of the commonly used patient referral features are: Appointment Scheduling: Helps to schedule patient appointments directly with the recommended medical practitioner. Providers can look up for insurance details, past medical history, and allergies before going ahead.

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CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The codes are a mix of letters and numbers that stand for different types of medical services, diagnoses and so on. Think of it as a simplified language for a patient’s medical history, because every doctor and insurance company in the U.S Adhering to HIPAA regulations, ensuring patient confidentiality at all times.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

One of athenaOne’s standout features is its real-time access to medical records, which allows doctors and healthcare providers to make informed clinical decisions at the point of care. The athenaOne mobile app extends the platform’s functionality, allowing providers to practice remotely from anywhere at any time.

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Arkenea

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Profile Management: It includes aspects such as password recovery, personal information, medical history, payments, address, etc., HIPAA, FHIR, HITRUST, etc. Upload Prescription: This feature allows patients to add their e-prescriptions for the pharmacies to view, verify, and deliver the medicines.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 15, 2024

HIPAA Compliance: This is one of the essential aspects of any healthcare app that involves patient information. If your diet and nutrition application stores critical user data such as medical history, demographics, and contact details, then make the app HIPAA compliant.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Data captured during the sign-in includes demographics, contact details, mental health issues, past medical history, and so on. Make use of HIPAA-compliant video conferencing tools such as Zoom to ensure a seamless calling experience for users. It helps to track progress and quantify mental health conditions.

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Arkenea

JUNE 8, 2025

It consists of information that is listed on a patients’ medical sheet. EHR includes vital signs, medical history, medications, diagnosis, progress reports, allergies, immunizations, imaging reports, and laboratory data. Moreover, HIPAA compliance and Privacy Rules are to be included while exhibiting Meaningful Use.

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The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 12, 2025

The patient had a medical history that included dementia with behavioral disturbances, major depression, and manic episodes. The post HHS-OIG Settles Alleged EMTALA Violations with 3 Healthcare Providers appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Patient Frustration: Decreased patient satisfaction over the frustration of repeatedly providing medical history to different healthcare providers, leading to a diminished sense of trust in the healthcare system. This coordinated approach leads to better management of the patient’s mental health and improved diabetes control.

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The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 27, 2025

The post Mainline Health Systems Reports 101,000-Record Data Breach appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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