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Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Former OCR Director Fontes Rainer Reflects On ‘Imperfect’ RSP Law, Urges Final Security Reg

In October, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fined Providence Medical Institute (PMI) $240,000, an amount that reflected a 20% discount for having “recognized security practices” (RSPs) in place. But many more covered...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

21st Century Cures Act - HIPAA & Other Privacy Considerations

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On December 13, 2016, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act (the Cures Act) into law. The Cures Act addresses a wide range of healthcare topics including clinical research, treatment of mental health and substance...more

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OCR Explains How Information Blocking Violates HIPAA

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The US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights recently posted guidance clarifying that a business associate such as an information technology vendor generally may not block or terminate access by a...more

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OIG Reports Insufficient Oversight Of HIPAA Compliance

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The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) must improve its oversight and enforcement of patient information privacy and security rules by “covered entities” and their business associates under the Health Information Portability...more

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Is Your HIPAA Compliance Program Ready for the FTC?

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Everyone in healthcare knows that the next round of HIPAA audits is coming. Covered entities and business associates have long been advised to review and update their HIPAA security risk analyses, have business associate...more

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