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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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Annual Report to Congress on Breaches of Unsecured Protected Health Information

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently published an executive summary (Report) outlining key enforcement activities of the Health Insurance Portability and...more

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How Did They Get My Protected Health Information?

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It is no secret that protected health information (or “PHI”) is more and more at risk for cybersecurity attacks. In 2022 (the most recent year this statistic is available), the Department for Health and Human Services Office...more

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Data Breaches Exposing Protected Health Information Are Surging

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The number of large data breaches, those involving 500 or more people, exposing protected health information has increased exponentially in the last few years, and ransomware and hacking are the primary cyber threats in...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - February 22nd - 23rd, Anchorage, AK

Looking for compliance education and networking in your area? SCCE & HCCA’s Regional Compliance & Ethics Conferences bring compliance practitioners from all disciplines together for convenient, local compliance education....more

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[Event] Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - February 22nd - 23rd, Anchorage, AK

Looking for compliance education and networking in your area? SCCE & HCCA’s Regional Compliance & Ethics Conferences bring compliance practitioners from all disciplines together for convenient, local compliance education....more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

‘An Unknown Individual Walked In’: Protecting Against Telehealth Risks Includes Non-IT Threats

The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and other government agencies aren’t just worried that providers understand—and mitigate—the privacy and security risks of telehealth. In fact, in 2022, the Government Accountability...more

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OCR Settlement of HIPAA Violation of Business Associate

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On May 16, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement of potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...more

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HHS OCR Settles with iHealth Solutions Over Alleged HIPAA Violations

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On June 28, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement (resolution agreement and corrective action plan) with iHealth Solutions (also known as Advantum Health)...more

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HIPAA Compliance Lessons for Covered Entities

The recent settlement between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and a community hospital is a reminder of the importance of HIPAA compliance for all healthcare organizations. The...more

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Hospital Settles HIPAA Investigation Over Allegations of Medical Record Access by Security Guards

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On June 15, 2023, OCR announced a settlement with Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital (Yakima) after completing a HIPAA investigation regarding allegations that hospital security guards accessed medical records of 419 patients....more

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HIPAA Requirements for Using Online Tracking Technologies—What Health Care Providers Need to Know

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Health care providers should evaluate their use of “tracking technologies” on their websites and mobile applications (apps) for compliance with HIPAA.  On December 1, 2022, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a bulletin...more

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HIPAA Breaches and Compliance: Key Findings & Lessons Learned from OCR’s Reports to Congress

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The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently submitted two annual reports to Congress setting forth a summary of complaints and breaches reported to the OCR during...more

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HIPAA Regulation of Online Tracking Technologies

In a December 2022 bulletin published by the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), HHS made clear that the use of third-party tracking technologies by covered entities and business...more

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HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Bulletin on Requirements under HIPAA for Online Tracking Technologies to Protect the Privacy...

On December 1, 2022, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued a bulletin to highlight the obligations of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Virtual Event] Richmond Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference - December 9th, 8:25 am - 4:30 pm EST

General and specialty compliance training from the comfort of your home or office! HCCA’s Regional Healthcare Compliance Conferences provide practitioners with virtual compliance training that includes updates on the...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Virtual Event] San Francisco Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference - December 2nd, 8:25 am - 4:30 pm PST

General and specialty compliance training from the comfort of your home or office! HCCA’s Regional Healthcare Compliance Conferences provide practitioners with virtual compliance training that includes updates on the...more

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Disclosing Patient Information in Responses to Online Reviews: Recent OCR Enforcement Action Is a Cautionary Tale

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The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently imposed a $50,000 civil monetary penalty on a dental practice that disclosed patient-identifying information in response to a negative online review. The case is a reminder that...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Chicago Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference - October 22nd, Chicago, IL

Our one-day Regional Compliance Conferences provide attendees with a forum to interact with local compliance professionals, share information about your compliance successes and challenges, and create educational...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Virtual Event] 2021 25th Annual Compliance Institute - April 19th - 22nd, 9:30 am - 4:35 pm CDT

The Compliance Institute is celebrating 25 years! Join us for the Compliance Institute's 25th anniversary, April 19-22, 2021. This year, HCCA is excited to celebrate over two decades of compliance excellence with our...more

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4 Ways to Protect ePHI Beyond HIPAA Compliance

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Given the choice between credit card data and digital health records, cybercriminals prefer the latter. A stolen credit card can be canceled. Electronic protected health information (ePHI) with its treasure-trove of...more

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COVID-19: HHS Permits Business Associates to Use and Disclose PHI for Public Health and Health Oversight Purposes Without Amending...

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on April 2 that HHS is exercising its enforcement discretion to permit business associates to use and disclose protected health information (PHI) for public health...more

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COVID-19 Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education

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The fluid and fast-changing impact of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) has left institutions of higher education (IHEs) scrambling to address unexpected legal issues. This guidance addresses some of their more frequently asked...more

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Be Wary of Potential HIPAA Traps When Responding to Coronavirus Concerns

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As we counsel clients on best practices in addressing the coronavirus pandemic, we continue to caution clients on potential HIPAA issues with internal response plans. In a recent Bulletin, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at...more

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U.S. Health & Human Services – Office of Civil Rights Issued Guidance Regarding HIPAA Privacy and Novel Coronavirus

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) last month provided guidance and a reminder to HIPAA covered entities and their business associates regarding the sharing of patient health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance...more

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