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HIPAA News Releases HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WebFor assistance, contact the HHS Office for Civil Rights at (800) 368-1019, TDD toll-free: (800) 537-7697, or by emailing [email protected]. HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Investigation with iHealth Solutions Regarding Disclosure of Protected Health Information on an Unsecured Server for $75,000 – June 28, 2023.

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/newsroom/index.html

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December 2023 Healthcare Data Breach Report - HIPAA Journal

(3 days ago) WebAll of December’s data breaches of 10,000 or more records were hacking incidents, which accounted for 83.78% of the month’s 74 data breaches (62 incidents) and 99.79% of the month’s breached healthcare records (11,283,128 records). The average breach size was 181,986 records and the median breach size was 6,728 records.

https://www.hipaajournal.com/december-2023-healthcare-data-breach-report/

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2023’s Largest Health Data Breach So Far Brings Legal Flurry

(5 days ago) WebRegal Medical Group disclosed last month that over 3.3 million patients had their personal and health information exposed in a December 2022 ransomware cyberattack. The US Department of Health and Human Services says the breach is currently the biggest reported to it in 2023. The agency’s Office for Civil Rights is also …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/2023s-largest-health-data-breach-so-far-brings-legal-flurry

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February 2024 Healthcare Data Breach Report - HIPAA Journal

(3 days ago) WebThere has been a fall in the number of reported healthcare data breaches for the second consecutive month, with 59 data breaches of 500 or more records 59 healthcare data breaches were reported in February 2024, 10.6% fewer than in January. Across those 59 breaches, the records of 5,130,515 individuals were compromised, …

https://www.hipaajournal.com/february-2024-healthcare-data-breach-report/

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The Biden-Harris Administration Issues New Rule to Support …

(3 days ago) WebHIPAA privacy protections for reproductive health care. The Final Rule strengthens privacy protections for medical records and health information for women, their family members, and doctors who are seeking, obtaining, providing, or facilitating lawful reproductive health care.

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/22/biden-harris-administration-issues-new-rule-support-reproductive-health-care-privacy-under-hipaa.html

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Biggest Healthcare Data Breaches Reported This Year, So Far

(Just Now) WebCerebral: 3,179,835 Individuals Impacted. Online mental healthcare platform Cerebral notified more than 3.1 million users of a data breach that stemmed from its use of tracking pixels. As

https://www.healthitsecurity.com/features/biggest-healthcare-data-breaches-reported-this-year-so-far

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Largest Healthcare Data Breaches of 2021 - HIPAA Journal

(Just Now) WebFlorida Healthy Kids Corporation – 3.5 Million Records. The largest healthcare data breach of 2021 to be reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights by a HIPAA-covered entity was a hacking incident at the Florida health plan, Florida Healthy Kids Corporation (FHKC). The breach was reported in January 2021 and was due to the …

https://www.hipaajournal.com/largest-healthcare-data-breaches-of-2021/

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Health data breaches hit new record in 2023 - USA TODAY

(7 days ago) WebThe HCA theft was the largest hospital breach in 2023, a year in which about 1 in 3 Americans were affected by health-related data breaches. The number of attacks has surged in recent years. They

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/02/18/health-data-breaches-hit-new-record-2023/72507651007/

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UnitedHealth paid ransom in Change Healthcare cyberattack

(3 days ago) WebChange Healthcare offers payment and revenue cycle management tools. The company facilitates more than 15 billion transactions annually, and 1 in every 3 patient records passes through its systems.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/change-healthcare-ransom-cyberattack-patient-data-rcna148959

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Your Health Information Was Hacked. What Now? - The New York …

(5 days ago) WebDec. 7, 2023. Your health data is exceptionally valuable — and exceptionally vulnerable. That has been made clear in a string of recent breaches that have exposed sensitive medical information

https://www.nytimes.com/article/health-data-breach.html

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4 Things You Need to Know About Health Care Cyberattacks

(Just Now) WebThe attack on Change is just the most far-reaching example of what has become nearly commonplace in the health care industry. Ransomware attacks, in which criminals shut down computer systems

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/29/health/cyber-attack-unitedhealth-hospital-patients.html

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The massive health care hack is now being - Associated Press …

(2 days ago) WebThe company also said late last month that the ransomware group ALPHV, or Blackcat, made the breach. Cybersecurity experts say ransomware attacks have increased substantially in recent years, especially in the health care sector.. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes …

https://apnews.com/article/change-healthcare-cyberattack-federal-government-hhs-88ac99fc0c62e69dc60fc5c39682e859

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Health IT Security and HIPAA News - HealthITSecurity

(7 days ago) WebHealth IT Security and HIPAA News and Tips. CentroMed suffers second healthcare data breach. May 23, 2024 by Jill McKeon. CentroMed, a San Antonio, Texas-based organization that operates a network

https://www.healthitsecurity.com/news

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Patient Privacy News - HealthITSecurity

(2 days ago) WebHHS finalizes rule to strengthen reproductive health data privacy under HIPAA. April 23, 2024. by Jill McKeon. The Biden-Harris administration, through HHS, issued a final rule to bolster patient

https://healthitsecurity.com/topic/privacy

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Ransomware attack on U.S. health care payment processor

(9 days ago) WebFallout from a ransomware attack on the country’s largest health care payment processor is “the most serious incident of its kind leveled against a U.S. health care organization,” American

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/ransomware-attack-us-health-care-payment-processor-serious-incident-ki-rcna141322

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Latest Patient Privacy News American Medical Association

(7 days ago) WebAI, augmented intelligence and machine learning in health care with Vincent Liu, MD, MS [Podcast] The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about implementing an AI program at a …

https://www.ama-assn.org/topics/patient-privacy

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Cyberattack Paralyzes the Largest US Health Care Payment System …

(4 days ago) WebThe hacking shut down the nation’s biggest health care payment system, causing financial chaos that affected a broad spectrum ranging from large hospitals to single-doctor practices.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/health/cyberattack-healthcare-cash.html

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Office for Civil Rights Announces Final Rule to Protect …

(2 days ago) WebHIMSS also raised concerns about the challenges to parse out reproductive health data and protect those data in a different manner than other healthcare data, as required in the Final Rule. Healthcare organizations report significant operational challenges segregating certain types of personal health information (PHI) from other PHI.

https://www.himss.org/news/office-civil-rights-announces-final-rule-protect-reproductive-healthcare-data-privacy

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Healthcare Privacy News and Events – Healthcare Privacy …

(1 days ago) WebUnited Healthcare Pays $80,000 Settlement to HHS to Resolve HIPAA Matter over Patient Medical Records Request. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a settlement with United Healthcare Insurance Company (“UHIC”), a health insurer that provides insurance coverage to …

https://www.washington.edu/healthcare-privacy/healthcare-privacy-news-and-events/

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Australian government investigating 'large-scale ransomware' data

(1 days ago) WebThe ABC can confirm e-script provider MediSecure is the health organisation at the centre of the large-scale ransomware data breach announced by the national cyber security coordinator on Thursday.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-16/health-organisation-part-of-large-scale-ransomware-data-breach/103856582

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Privacy remains an issue with several women’s health apps

(1 days ago) WebThe team evaluated the privacy policies and data management features of 20 of the most popular female health apps on the U.S. and U.K. Google Play Store. They found instances of covertly gathering

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/privacy-womens-health-apps-tracking

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Health Care The Latest News on Health Care - U.S. News & World …

(Just Now) WebThe pandemic spotlighted the mental health crisis facing health care workers. It’s time we give them the support they need. Corey Feist , John Howard and Dara Kass May 16, 2024

https://www.usnews.com/topics/subjects/health-care

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Doctor Pleads Guilty to $1.9M Medicare Fraud Scheme

(1 days ago) WebCONCORD – A former New Hampshire doctor pleaded guilty today in federal court to health care fraud, in connection with a scheme to defraud Medicare by prescribing durable medical equipment without ever seeing, speaking to, or otherwise examining patients, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.

https://www.justice.gov/usao-nh/pr/doctor-pleads-guilty-19m-medicare-fraud-scheme

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A lawsuit claims a Palm Beach County health - Health News Florida

(Just Now) WebPalm Beach Health Network, a division of Tenet Health Care Corp., is comprised of six hospitals and care centers, a large multispecialty physician group and other health care facilities in the county. According to its website, it is the Palm Beach County's largest health care network. Information from WLRN's Elise Gregg was used in this report.

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2024-05-27/a-lawsuit-claims-a-palm-beach-county-health-network-shared-patient-info-with-meta

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The Politics of Health Care and the 2024 Election KFF

(8 days ago) WebThis Health Policy 101 chapter explores how health policy in the U.S. is linked to politics, with the direction of policy influenced by who is in power. Health care is often a major issue in

https://www.kff.org/health-policy-101-the-politics-of-health-care-and-the-2024-election/

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Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly – Daily update: 29 May …

(6 days ago) WebDelegates noted that COVID-19 had revealed significant gaps in the provision of ECO care globally. In 2023, WHO responded to 65 graded health emergencies worldwide, up from 40 in 2013. This decision will provide a tangible map for Member States to review and develop policies to enable universal access to ECO care to all people in need by 2035.

https://www.who.int/news/item/29-05-2024-seventy-seventh-world-health-assembly---daily-update--29-may-2024

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Custom Care & Coverage Just For You Kaiser Permanente

(7 days ago) WebYou can access your electronic health care and coverage information with non-Kaiser Permanente (third party) web and mobile applications. Important notice about a privacy matter. Learn more. Staying healthy is easier with the right support. Visit kp.org to learn how we customize care and coverage just for you.

https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/front-door

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Inside the collapse of Gaza’s health care after months of war

(6 days ago) WebInside the collapse of Gaza's health care after months of war. 03:04. Graphic video shows scale of devastation in Rafah. 02:44. Drone video shows apparent crash site of Iranian president's

https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2024/05/29/gaza-health-care-system-collapse-hancocks-digvid.cnn

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What Is Medicare and What Does It Cover? U.S. News - US News …

(5 days ago) WebSimply, Medicare is a federal health insurance program for those age 65 and older. Medicare also covers those under the age 65 with disabilities, as well as people with end-stage renal disease or

https://health.usnews.com/medicare/articles/your-guide-to-medicare-coverage

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Georgia Department of Community Health Privacy Notice

(5 days ago) WebTo Keep You Informed: Medicaid may mail you information about your health. Examples are information about managing a disease that you have, information about your managed care . choices, and appointment reminders for your children’s Health Check services. For Overseeing Health Care Providers: Medicaid may disclose information about you to the

https://dch.georgia.gov/sites/dch.georgia.gov/files/GA-Medicaid-HIPAA-2_SL_rev_031115_clean.pdf

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MHS Home Health.mil

(9 days ago) WebThe Health.mil is the official website of the Military Health System. The Military Health System is one of America’s largest and most complex health care institutions, and the world’s preeminent military health care delivery operation. Our MHS saves lives on the battlefield, combats infectious disease around the world, and is …

https://health.mil/

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MY TURN: Health insurance mandates increase the cost of health …

(5 days ago) WebEach health care mandate adds to the overall cost of health insurance. The reality is that not everyone needs all of the required mandates. For example, a healthy, unmarried 30-year-old man does

https://cdapress.com/news/2024/may/31/my-turn-health-insurance-mandates-increase-the-cost-of-health-care/

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Health care groups prep for possible Trump cuts to programs - Axios

(8 days ago) WebWashington prepares for Trump term that could bring cuts to health programs. Health care lobbyists and conservative groups are stepping up preparations for what a second Trump presidency could mean for drug prices, health insurance subsidies and changes to health care entitlements. Why it matters: A Trump win would once again …

https://www.axios.com/2024/05/30/trump-term-2025-gop-health-programs

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Jackson Healthcare unveils $100 million expansion Business News

(4 days ago) WebALPHARETTA, Ga. — Jackson Healthcare, a family of highly-specialized healthcare staffing, search and technology companies, officially opened its new, $100 million campus expansion on March 8 to accommodate its growth. Hundreds of Jackson Healthcare associates, along with several state legislators and city leaders, flocked to …

https://www.appenmedia.com/business/jackson-healthcare-unveils-100-million-expansion/article_e50c0b2a-4481-11e9-8861-bbad25897bcf.html

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Weighted Blankets May Not Help Troubled Children Sleep

(1 days ago) WebUnder various privacy laws, consumers have the right to opt-out of processing of personal information for “targeted advertising” and activities that are classified as “sale” and/or “sharing,” which may include data collection by cookies categorized below as “targeting" or "performance.”To submit an opt-out request for "targeting" or …

https://www.allsides.com/news/2024-05-28-0415/healthcare-weighted-blankets-may-not-help-troubled-children-sleep

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Senators See Possible Conflicts of Interest in Health Care Pricing

(9 days ago) WebSenators See Possible Conflicts of Interest in Health Care Pricing Tools. A data analytics firm that helps insurers collect big fees while leaving some patients with unpaid bills has been summoned

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/28/us/senate-multiplan-health-care-pricing.html

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Texas Democrat Who Joined GOP in Supporting Ban on Gender …

(8 days ago) WebA four-term Democratic incumbent in Houston has been ousted in a statehouse primary race that centered on her support for a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors. FILE - Texas State Rep

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2024-05-29/texas-democrat-who-joined-gop-in-supporting-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors-loses-primary

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