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HIPAA Violation Cases

The HIPAA Journal

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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Cyberattack Forces North Carolina Radiology Practice to Close for More Than a Month

The HIPAA Journal

Work is ongoing to restore its computer systems and while progress has been made, its scheduling system has yet to be restored and patients are unable to schedule mammography or ultrasound services. The post Cyberattack Forces North Carolina Radiology Practice to Close for More Than a Month appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Retina Group of Washington Agrees to $3.6 Million Settlement to Resolve Data Breach Lawsuit

The HIPAA Journal

The settlement has received preliminary approval from the court, and the final fairness hearing has been scheduled for June 9, 2025. Million Settlement to Resolve Data Breach Lawsuit appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. The plaintiffs are represented by Ben Barrow of Barnow and Associates PC, Gary M. Bean of Siri & Glimstad LLP.

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Navigating the Storm: Maintaining Work-Life Balance as a Therapist During Personal Challenges

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Features such as online appointment requests and automated reminders simplify scheduling , minimizing hassles associated with back-and-forth communication and rescheduling. Automated claim submission and real-time eligibility checks help ensure that the administrative side of the practice runs smoothly.

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Healthcare Staff Database with 86,000 Records Exposed Online

The HIPAA Journal

The app can be used by nurses to find shifts that fit their schedules and by healthcare facilities to find vetted nursing staff to fill vacancies. The post Healthcare Staff Database with 86,000 Records Exposed Online appeared first on The HIPAA Journal. The exposed 108.8

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HIPAA Compliant API: A Complete Guide

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Key Takeaways Healthcare developers must follow the three key HIPAA rules during API development: HIPAA security rule, privacy rule, and the breach notification rule. For example, providers may need API for automated appointment scheduling and bill payments to save their time and money. Key Rules for Developing a HIPAA API 1.

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Cyberattack on Sunflower Medical Group Affects 221,000 Patients

The HIPAA Journal

Since systems are offline, patients have been asked to bring photo IDs, insurance cards, medication lists, allergy details, and lab/imaging orders with them to their appointments, and patients have been advised to phone the centers to schedule appointments.