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Case Involved Unauthorized Access to Patient RecordsA former Massachusetts gynecologist has been convicted in a rare case involving a criminal HIPAA violation. The case was tied to providing a...
But Agency Will Seek Public Input FirstFederal regulators are considering potential changes to HIPAA privacy rule and enforcement regulations, but aim to first engage the healthcare sector and...
While the director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights says HIPAA enforcement remains a top priority for the agency, obtaining enough resources to carry out its mission is an ongoing battle, says...
OCR Director Roger Severino Offers Update at HIMSS18 ConferenceHHS Office for Civil Rights Director Roger Severino told an audience at the HIMSS18 conference Tuesday that there will be "no...
What are the top security lessons that covered entities and business associates should learn from the latest HIPAA settlements? Illiana Peters, a former top HIPAA enforcer, shares her insights.
What Will Be the Impact of Iliana Peters' Exit?Iliana Peters has left the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights just months after she was named to replace the agency's...
Why Making a Prediction Is So DifficultSo what actions can we expect in 2018 from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights as it enforces the HIPAA privacy, security...
Online Resources Clarify When Patient Info Can Be Shared With Families, CaregiversFederal regulators have set up online resources to help healthcare providers as well as consumers navigate...
Case Spotlights Regulatory Responsibilities of Businesses Outside Healthcare ArenaA lawn mower engine manufacturer's notification to federal regulators of a health data breach impacting thousands...
Has Rule Had Impact on Breach and Enforcement Trends?It's been four year since the HIPAA Omnibus Rule went into effect. So what have been the most significant changes in compliance and breach...