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Feds Uncover $14.6 Billion in Healthcare Fraud in Major Operation

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management New Multi-Agency ‘Fusion Center’ Utilizing AI to Enhance Investigations Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and various federal and…

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20 States File Lawsuit Against HHS to Halt Medicaid Data Sharing with ICE

HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance California AG Leads Coalition to Prevent DHS and ICE from Accessing Personal Health Data Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 1, 2025 California Attorney General Rob Bonta leads a coalition of 19 states in a lawsuit opposing the alleged sharing of Medicaid data with ICE.…

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Jackson Health System Reveals Additional 5-Year Insider Data Breach – The HIPAA Journal

Jackson Health System Reports Significant Insider Data Breach In a troubling development within the healthcare sector, Jackson Health System has revealed a new insider data breach that extends over a five-year period. This breach has raised concerns about the safeguarding of sensitive patient information, a critical aspect of healthcare organizations…

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Practice Resources Settles Data Breach for $1.5 Million – The HIPAA Journal

Practice Resources Reaches $1.5 Million Settlement Over Data Breach In a significant development in cybersecurity, Practice Resources has agreed to a settlement of $1.5 million in response to a data breach that compromised sensitive patient information. This settlement underscores the increasing concerns surrounding data protection within healthcare organizations in the…

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Long Beach City Reports That Hack Affected Over 260,000 Residents

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware HIPAA Protected Health Information Compromised in November 2023 Cyberattack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 30, 2025 Image: City of Long Beach, California The City of Long Beach, California, is in the process of notifying approximately 260,000 individuals regarding a significant breach of their protected…

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HHS Imposes $25K Fine on Neurology Practice Due to Ransomware Incident

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, HIPAA/HITECH, Ransomware New Enforcement Action Ties to Ransomware and Risk Analysis Compliance Efforts Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 28, 2025 Image: HHS OCR In a significant enforcement action, federal regulators imposed a $25,000 fine on Comprehensive Neurology, a specialty practice located in Hollis, New York.…

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Key Essentials for Achieving Total Cybersecurity Success: A Holistic Strategy

As businesses navigate an increasingly digital landscape, the importance of cybersecurity has escalated from a mere IT concern to a fundamental pillar of operational strategy. The proliferation of cyber threats, including ransomware, phishing attacks, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), has made safeguarding digital infrastructure imperative rather than optional.…

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