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HIPAA Violations, How to Prevent Them

Electronic Health Reporter

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) applies to all companies in the United States. Healthcare providers, covered entities and their business associates should understand HIPAA and take compliance steps to avoid monetary fines and even prison time. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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The Importance of HIPAA Compliant Teletherapy Platforms

Valant

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data. These platforms ensure that patient privacy and data security remain paramount in the virtual therapy environment. What is HIPAA and Why is it Crucial in Teletherapy?

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Almost 500,000 Individuals Affected by Designed Receivable Solutions Data Breach

The HIPAA Journal

DRS said the types of data involved varied from individual to individual and may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, dates of service, and Social Security numbers.

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Phishers Gain Access to 23 L.A. County Department of Health Services Email Accounts

The HIPAA Journal

Catholic Medical Center Patients Affected by Email Breach at Business Associate Almost 2,800 patients of Catholic Medical Center (CMC) in New Hampshire have been affected by a data breach at one of its vendors, the accounts receivable management service provider Lamont Hanley & Associates.

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Data Breaches Reported by Mystic Valley Elder Services & St. Anthony Regional Hospital

The HIPAA Journal

The data involved varied from individual to individual and may have included names, dates of birth, passport numbers, financial account numbers, payment card numbers, online credentials, taxpayer identification numbers, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance information, and medical information.

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Email Breach Affects 22,000 Ambulatory Surgery Center of Westchester Patients

The HIPAA Journal

Mobile Medical Response Warns Patients About PHI Breach Mobile Medical Response, a Michigan-based provider of medical transportation and ambulance services, has announced that there has been an impermissible disclosure of patient information at one of its business associates.

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Long Island Plastic Surgical Group Confirms 161K-Record Data Breach

The HIPAA Journal

This appears to have been a cyberattack on his practice rather than through a business associate. On September 10, 2024, the affected clinics confirmed names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and health insurance information were involved. Leeman, M.D., The affected individuals have now been notified by mail.