The HIPAA Journal

MAY 1, 2024

On May 1, 2024, the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report ( DBIR ) was released, which this year involved an analysis of a record number of security incidents (30,458), and more than double the number of confirmed data breaches as last year (10,626). Top causes of non-erro, non-misuse data breaches.

Follow-Up 92

Follow-Up Transfers HIPAA Medication 92

The HIPAA Journal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The use of ransomware in cyberattacks decreased slightly in the first half of the year; however, the severity of ransomware attacks increased according to the 2024 Cyber Claims Report: Mid-Year Update from cyber insurance and security service provider Coalition. Users of FortioOS SSL VPNs were 2.8 times as likely to submit a claim.

Follow-Up 81

Follow-Up Insurance Transfers HIPAA 81

Practice Index

JUNE 6, 2024

For the transferor that means consulting with the staff who are about to transfer, as well as any other existing/continuing employees who might be affected by the transfer. The transferor provides Employment Liability Information (ELI) about the staff who are transferring and what their terms and conditions are. This is hard.

Clinic Management 97

Clinic Management Transfers Follow-Up Documentation 97

Minority Nurse

JANUARY 17, 2024

Dr. Selena Gilles is an important nursing leader , and we’re proud to profile her as part of the Champions of Nursing Diversity Series 2024. My mom grew up in a very disadvantaged neighborhood. I didn’t grow up in the best neighborhoods. Seeing her severely ill is what sparked my interest in a healthcare career.

Collaboration 125

Collaboration Follow-Up Certified Nursing Assistant Hospital 125

The Healthcare Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

An ill-starred Optum subsidiary, Change Healthcare, which suffered a catastrophic $100 billion cyberattack on February 21, 2024 that put most of the US health system on life support, put its parent company Optum in the headlines. It is a sprawling nationwide roll-up of healthcare assets. billion since 2019.

Tests 132

Tests Hospital Insurance Medication 132

Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Unbillable admin tasks outside of appointment times can eat up a shocking amount of your day. Request Pricing Streamlining the Patient Care Process with Valant’s EHR However, it’s not just the treatment phase that must become more efficient to free up your time. And much of that comes down to your EHR workflow.

Patient Care 52

Patient Care Billing Documentation Appointments 52

Healthcare Law Insights blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

When approved, final regulations would be effective January 1, 2024. The law requires that OHCA receive 90 days’ advance notice of transactions intended to close on or after April 1, 2024, that affect health care services in California. The regulations have been proposed pursuant to California Health & Safety Code §§ 125507-125507.6,

Documentation 52

Documentation Follow-Up Acute Care Transfers 52