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Top Record Retrieval Trends in 2024

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While record retrieval may sound like a straightforward task, legal professionals know it’s a complex, time-consuming process involving multiple entities, layers of rules and regulations, and security concerns (which...more

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A Flurry of Healthcare Sector Cybersecurity Regulatory Developments in 2024

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2024 was a record year for cyberattacks in the healthcare sector. According to the Breach Portal maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”), to date this year, there...more

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OIG Updates Compliance Guidance for Nursing Facilities

In 1998, the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began issuing voluntary, compliance program guidance for various segments of the healthcare industry. Recently, the OIG has...more

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Florida Healthcare Provider Faces $1.19M HIPAA Penalty Following Independent Contractor Breach

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A healthcare provider delivering pain management services in Florida and other states faces a $1.19 million civil monetary penalty from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR)....more

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Million Dollar Penalty Imposed on Pain Management Practice Following HIPAA Breach

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced on December 3 that it imposed a $1.19 million penalty on Gulf Coast Pain Consultants, a pain management practice in Florida, following...more

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AI is here to stay?

Artificial intelligence or AI—yes, we are talking about it again. The explosion of AI in healthcare will only continue to grow. Statistics show that the total market value of AI in healthcare will expand to over $148 billion...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Healthcare Basic Compliance Academy - January 27th - 30th, Orlando, FL

Ideal for practitioners who want to build strong foundational knowledge of compliance program management in a healthcare setting and how to apply that knowledge in practice. Attendees will come away better prepared to...more

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New York State Department of Health Adopts Hospital Cybersecurity Regulations

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In November 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced proposed regulations that would be the first state regulations for hospitals in New York. The governor described the proposed regulation as a “nation-leading...more

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6 Important Takeaways for HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates from 2024 NIST HHS OCR Conference

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On October 23-24, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Information Technology Laboratory hosted the Safeguarding...more

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Coming This December: Will Health Care Entities Be Unwrapping New HIPAA Security Rules for the Holidays?

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Our Health Care and Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Groups cover an upcoming proposed rule from U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) that would formalize cybersecurity requirements and allow the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)...more

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Ep. 38 – Halloween Special: Compliance Nightmares

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In healthcare, compliance issues can quickly escalate into compliance nightmares, with serious implications for patient safety, legal liability, and an organization’s reputation. Among the most common compliance nightmares...more

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Ransomware Hat Trick: OCR Scores Three Major Enforcement Actions in 2024

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Ransomware attacks are a growing threat in the health care sector due to the value of personal health information (PHI). In addition to being expensive, these attacks can cripple health care operations, delay patient care,...more

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OCR Imposes $240,000 Penalty in HIPAA Ransomware Investigation

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) imposed a $240,000 civil monetary penalty against Providence Medical Institute in connection with a ransomware attack that revealed...more

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AI in the Workplace: Using Artificial Intelligence Intelligently

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Ready or not, artificial intelligence (“AI”) is here, and even if your company hasn’t introduced or approved the use of AI, chances are your employees are already using it....more

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Key Takeaways for Healthcare Providers Following HHS OCR’s Most Recent Ransomware Investigation

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Announcing its fourth ransomware cybersecurity investigation and settlement, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) also observed there has been a 264% increase in large ransomware breaches since 2018....more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

HHS Abandons Appeal in Public Website Pixel Case, But CEs and BAs Should Expect Continued Scrutiny

The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has abandoned its appeal of a federal judge’s ruling overturning OCR’s guidance prohibiting covered entities (CEs) and business associates (BAs) from using the web-tracking technologies...more

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Is AI Putting Your Organization at Risk?

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AI tools often drive efficiency and save money, but they have drawbacks. Here’s what to know....more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Healthcare Basic Compliance Academy - December 9th - 12th, San Diego, CA

Ideal for practitioners who want to build strong foundational knowledge of compliance program management in a healthcare setting and how to apply that knowledge in practice. Attendees will come away better prepared to...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Healthcare Basic Compliance Academy - November 18th - 21st, Boston, MA

Ideal for practitioners who want to build strong foundational knowledge of compliance program management in a healthcare setting and how to apply that knowledge in practice. Attendees will come away better prepared to...more

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Biotech Company Pays $4.5 Million for Data Breach

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The Office of the New York State Attorney General announced on August 13 that Letitia James, along with the Attorneys General of Connecticut and New Jersey, fined Enzo Biochem, Inc. $4.5 million for failing to adequately...more

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Looking in the Mirror: HHS OIG Audit Demonstrates HHS Agency’s Own Need for Focus on Cloud Security

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The OIG, the nation’s leader in fighting fraud, waste and abuse of Medicare, Medicaid and other HHS programs, periodically publishes reports on how federal healthcare programs could improve....more

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[Webinar] Understanding HIPAA De-Identification: Exploring the Mysterious 18th Identifier - August 22nd, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CT

Learning Objectives: - Understand the methods for de-identification - Learn about the differences between anonymization, de-identification, and pseudonymization - Understand what “potential for re-identification”...more

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OCR Settles Alleged HIPAA Violations for $950,000 Following 2017 Ransomware Attack

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On July 1, 2024, the HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced that Pennsylvania-based healthcare system, Heritage Valley Health System (Heritage Valley), has agreed to pay $950,000 to settle potential violations of the...more

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Understanding Colorado's Landmark AI Legislation and Its Impact on Businesses

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The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in the United States is evolving rapidly, with Colorado emerging as a pioneer in consumer protection measures with the Colorado Act Concerning Consumer Protections in...more

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New York State Department of Health Revises Proposed Hospital Cybersecurity Regulations

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In May 2024, the New York State Department of Health (“NYSDOH”) issued revisions to proposed regulations on hospital cybersecurity that it first released in November 2023. The proposed revised regulations are subject to...more

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