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OCR Announces First HIPAA Enforcement Action against a Business Associate

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced an agreement with Catholic Health Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS), settling allegations that CHCS violated the Health...more

Lathrop GPM

Business Associate Settles HIPAA Investigation for $650,000

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The U.S. Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the agency responsible for enforcing the HIPAA Privacy and Security rules, has just sent a strong message that business associates are not immune from scrutiny. On June 24, 2016, in a...more

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Shasta Regional Medical Center Pays $275,000, Enters into Corrective Action Plan to Resolve Alleged HIPAA Privacy Rule Violations...

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Shasta Regional Medical Center (Shasta) has agreed to pay $275,000 and enter into a corrective action plan (CAP) with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to resolve allegations that...more

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Is Your Firewall On? Are You Sure? Idaho State University Settles Privacy Rule Violations for $400,000

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The HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a $400,000 settlement with Idaho State University (ISU) following a lengthy investigation of the privacy and security practices at ISU outpatient clinics. In addition to...more

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Large Educational/Health System Targeted For HIPAA Enforcement

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Idaho State University (ISU) was recently the target of an investigation and enforcement action for violations of the privacy and security rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)....more

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