The HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

Suspicious activity was detected in an employee’s email account on November 3, 2023, and after securing the account, a forensic investigation was launched to determine the nature and scope of the activity. At the time of issuing notifications, no reports had been received to suggest there had been any misuse of patient data.

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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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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 7, 2023

A handful of FCA circuit court decisions issued in 2023 are noteworthy as well. The relator sued several pharmacies claiming they instructed their employees to misrepresent who they worked for when seeking medication prior authorizations and by falsifying patient records to procure prior authorization. Piacentile v.

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ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Engagement in Prior Authorization: Duties and Training INTRODUCTION: The prior authorization (PA) process is critical in providing some patients with their medically necessary products. The pharmacy then notifies the patient and the prescriber of this request. Patient Care Coordinators. Dixson, Kiana. The Pharmacy Times.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 16, 2024

HCA Healthcare In July 2023, a Tennessee hospital and clinic operator was breached by threat actors who obtained and removed data from an external storage location containing formatted emails and calendar reminders for patients. Examples of Healthcare Cyberattacks 1.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

HCA Healthcare In July 2023, a Tennessee hospital and clinic operator was breached by threat actors who obtained and removed data from an external storage location containing formatted emails and calendar reminders for patients. Examples of Healthcare Cyberattacks 1.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

INTRODUCTION: The prior authorization (PA) process is critical in providing some patients with their medically necessary products. It is the insurance or payers’ way of controlling costs by approving or denying certain medications, procedures, or devices that may not usually be covered or is on a higher tier on the formulary.

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