Companies that have a breach involving PHI worry not only about fines and penalties imposed by HHS, but about class action lawsuits. The risk that a class action lawsuit will lead to financial liability, however, is often...more
Companies that have a breach involving protected health information ("PHI") worry not only about fines and penalties imposed by the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS"), but about class action lawsuits. The risk...more
Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), covered entities (e.g. healthcare providers and health plans) must notify the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) of breaches...more