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Cerebral says 3M affected by a patient data breach

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Like many technology companies and healthcare providers , between October 2019 to January 2023 Cerebral used pixel tracking technologies, according to the company's Notice of HIPAA Privacy Breach. " The company says it disabled or discontinued the use of the trackers and is providing free credit report monitoring.

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Generative AI to bring 'transformative change,' says Froedtert/Inception Health CTO

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It has to enhance the efficiency of our healthcare delivery and must contribute to advanced medical science when we focus specifically on healthcare providers. Our role as healthcare providers is really to understand, evaluate and assess this wave of innovation and seek to benefit the patients and providers.

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TRG Settles for $3.1M Over Alleged Improper Billing Practices

HIT Consultant

Key Allegations The lawsuit alleged that TRG engaged in improper billing practices related to radiology services provided to hospitals and other healthcare providers across the country. The government alleges that TRG radiologists did not adequately review these drafts before finalizing the reports sent to healthcare providers.

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OCR Joins Chorus of Regulators Warning About Health Data Tracking Technology

Triage Health Law

Key Takeaway : Organizations must conduct a fact-based analysis to determine whether health data collection and tracking technology deployed on their websites and mobile apps complies with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and other applicable laws and guidance.

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Stanford uses AI to navigate health information sharing with teens and their families

Healthcare It News

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, the sharing of health information is a delicate balance, especially when it comes to teenagers. THE PROBLEM Patient portals facilitate efficient sharing of health information between patients, their families and healthcare providers.

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AHA says OCR's online tracking tool rules need to go

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AHA, however, noted two specific issues that "would benefit from congressional attention" – OCR's December rule regarding the use of online tracking tools and the various state privacy regulations that pile on HIPAA.

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Feds Launches Investigation of Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Attack

HIT Consultant

. – The cybersecurity attack has significantly disrupted healthcare billing and information systems nationwide, potentially impacting patient care. Investigation Focuses on HIPAA Compliance The OCR enforces the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.