Practice Builders

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Enter the dynamic field of healthcare, where winds of change will continue to reshape the industry in 2024 and beyond. However, in the middle of this change, healthcare providers struggle with a decline in trust and disengagement, which means that in 2024, a strategic shift towards retention and reactivation will be necessary.

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MedCerts

APRIL 8, 2024

Deep Dive Into MedCerts’ Medication Care Coordinator Program Here’s how the Medication Care Coordinator program works. First, you’ll connect with an education consultant to make sure this program meets your career goals and that you meet all the requirements to enroll in the Medication Care Coordinator program.

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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The year 2024 is no exception. The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with financial pressures on medical practices and the rapid adoption of technology and digitalization, are continuing to reshape the healthcare landscape for both physicians and patients. between 2023 and 2032.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

On January 22, 2024, DRS identified suspicious activity within its network. On March 8, 2024, after a time-consuming and detailed review of the files, DRS confirmed that they contained the personal and protected health information of current and former patients of its healthcare clients.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 3, 2024

Suspicious network activity was identified on March 27, 2024, and third-party cybersecurity specialists were engaged to investigate the activity. The group says it has given the hospital until July 8, 2024, to pay the ransom demand and will leak the stolen data if payment is not made.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 9, 2024

SouthCoast Health and Privia Medical Group in Georgia have notified patients about a cyberattack and data breach that occurred in June 2023. The review of the affected files was not completed until June 13, 2024. Call 4 Health Issues Notifications About March 2024 Cyberattack Call 4 Health, Inc.,

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

According to the notification letters mailed to the affected individuals in April 2024, a cyberattack was detected on June 6, 2023, when its network was disrupted. It took more than 10 months (April 10, 2024) to determine the types of information involved and the number of individuals affected.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

Los Angeles County Department of Health Services’ employees were targeted in a recent phishing campaign, and almost 2,800 Catholic Medical Center patients have been affected by a data breach at one of its vendors. The email accounts were accessed by an unauthorized third party between February 19, 2024, and February 20, 2024.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

The breach was detected on March 25, 2024, and immediate action was taken to prevent further unauthorized access. An investigation was launched which determined that between November 2, 2023, and March 29, 2024, the vendor accessed and downloaded information from a Kairos database.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 8, 2024

The Breach of Personal Information Notification Act was amended by Senate Bill 824 and was signed into law by state Governor Josh Shapiro on June 28, 2024. The amended law takes effect on September 26, 2024.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

Providence Mission Heritage Endocrinology In May 2024, Providence Mission Heritage Endocrinology in Mission Viejo, CA, discovered an insider breach that involved unauthorized access to clinical records. The first instance occurred on December 15, 2020, and it continued until May 15, 2024.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 5, 2024

That process was completed on May 30, 2024, and then address information was verified. The affected individuals were notified by mail on June 26, 2024. Mobile Medical Response contracted with CBM Services to provide collections services. Mobile Medical Response contracted with CBM Services to provide collections services.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 29, 2024

A vendor was engaged to conduct a review of the affected files, and that process was completed on April 2, 2024. Notification letters were mailed to the affected individuals on April 25, 2024, and complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services have been offered to the affected individuals.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

The medical device manufacturer Livanova, the Massachusetts community behavioral health center Aspire Health Alliance, and Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in California have experienced ransomware attacks that exposed patient data. On April 10, 2024, Livanova confirmed that the personal and protected health information of U.S.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 9, 2024

The Houston, TX-based medical device company, LivaNova, is facing multiple class action lawsuits over an October 2023 cyberattack that exposed the protected health information of 180,000 patients. Notifications were issued in May 2024, and complimentary credit monitoring services were offered to the affected individuals.

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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. Notification letters were sent to the affected individuals on June 21, 2024, and they were advised about the data that was exposed. Central Time.

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19 Labs

JULY 8, 2024

Redwood City, CA – July 9, 2024 Background of WellCheck WellCheck , founded by a second-grade teacher, initially developed a two-way notification platform for school lockdowns and emergency drills. During the COVID-19 pandemic, WellCheck pivoted to utilize its cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant platform for wellness screenings.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

March 25, 2024: Clarification Sought from OCR About Change Healthcare Ransomware Breach Notifications The American Hospital Association (AHA) has written to the Department of Health and Human Services seeking clarification about data breach notifications, should it turn out that protected health information has been compromised.

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Mobius MD

JANUARY 10, 2024

Mobius MD is excited to announce Conveyor AI , a new AI medical scribe that can write 80% of a physician’s clinical note in 60 seconds. Our 100% US-based, physician-backed team has built mobile telemedicine tools, medical workflow apps, and the leading medical dictation solution that works on any EMR. We can’t believe it either.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 30, 2024

On February 27, 2024, Bay Oral identified suspicious activity in an employee’s email account. The forensic investigation confirmed that an unauthorized individual had installed software and gained access to an employee’s email account on January 18, 2024.

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Mobius MD

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A 2024 study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research sought to answer this question. This finding suggests that ChatGPT-4 can handle simple medical cases reasonably well but may struggle with more complex scenarios. AI medical scribes also adhere to HIPAA standards, ensuring patient data stays safe.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

A bipartisan coalition of 22 state attorneys general sent a letter to UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty to express their concern about the response to the February 21, 2024, ransomware attack on Change Healthcare and the continuing problems faced by providers, pharmacies, and patients.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

APRIL 28, 2023

Providers are relieved to see the changes that have been made permanent and extended through 2024, but many providers are also left wanting more flexibility. In light of the end of the PHE, OCR is providing a 90-calendar day transition period for providers to come into compliance with the HIPAA Rules in their provision of telehealth.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

While the digital health stakeholder community is convening this week at VIVE in Los Angeles to share innovations in health tech, NABIP has assembled health insurance leaders in Washington, DC, for the 2024 Capital Conference to focus on major health reform issues that are top-of-mind for health care payors — which in today’s U.S.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 7, 2024

The FDA classifies medical devices and technology into different categories based on their risk level to patients. Those interested in the realm of AI in healthcare must understand that AI systems considered medical devices may require premarket notification or approval.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Many Americans are scared their private medical information will be shared, misused, and disclosed without permission. Wade, which removed the federal right to an abortion, fears have grown that the HIPAA Rules are not sufficiently strong to prevent disclosures of reproductive health care information that could prove harmful to individuals.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

Additionally, features such as electronic prescribing and decision support systems enhance medication management and clinical outcomes. Regulatory Compliance Any behavioral health practice must adhere to strict regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and MIPS reporting, to ensure patient privacy and data security.

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Biggest Healthcare Data Breaches in March 2024 18 data breaches were reported in March that involved the protected health information of 10,000 or more individuals, all of which were hacking incidents. A similarly sized breach was reported by Oklahoma’s largest emergency medical care provider, Emergency Medical Services Authority.

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Healthcare Leadership Council

JANUARY 11, 2024

Additionally, HLC hosted an in-person Hill briefing on artificial intelligence, and is planning on more in-person events for 2024. Supply chain experts discussed the logistics of the supply chain and the challenges experienced in ensuring timely delivery of medicine and medical supplies to providers and patients.

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

MAY 20, 2024

The HIC-SP recognizes that cybersecurity for the health sector is a shared responsibility, including medical device manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, health care delivery organizations, health plans, payers, and government policymakers. The CWG intends to release those measures by the end of 2024.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

MedassistEDU experts say that there has been a shift in the medical assistant duties. At present medical assistants are performing similar duties as registered nurses while assisting a physician. Medical assistants do not typically need credentials for employment. prefer to get certified to advance their careers.

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The HIPAA Journal

JULY 4, 2024

Gaia Software has disclosed details of a February 2024 cyberattack, Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists are investigating an April 2024 cyberattack, and OB GYN Specialists of Lima have discovered the improper disposal of patient data. Those individuals will be notified when the investigation is completed.

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Valant

MARCH 1, 2024

Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) and other laws/regulations is mandatory. In addition, complying with HIPAA protects your patients, your practice, and helps you avoid fines and penalties. Your EHR software can help with HIPAA compliance.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 16, 2024

billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach $10.06 percent during 2024 to 2029 forecasted period. The USA is projected to generate maximum revenue in 2024 ($2,061 million). Additionally, integration of fitness apps with wearables and social sharing features is expected to bolster the market growth in 2024 and beyond.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach $10.06 percent during 2024 to 2029 forecasted period. The USA is projected to generate maximum revenue in 2024 ($2,061 million). Additionally, integration of fitness apps with wearables and social sharing features is expected to bolster the market growth in 2024 and beyond.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The CFPB will also continue to monitor medical debt, and for good reason: this Kaiser Health News research program has been highlighting providers’ lawsuits suing patients for unpaid bills, such as this column asking, “Will your hospital sue you?”. consumers delayed seeking routine medical care in the past year.

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Health Populi

APRIL 14, 2024

In advance of a session I’m shepherding at the upcoming AHIP 2024 conference in Las Vegas, I developed scenarios about health care in 2030 asking who “we” will be then as patient-plan members?

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