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OCR releases YouTube Addressing “Recognized Security Practices” in HIPAA Enforcement Context

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As a Halloween treat for HIPAA-covered entities and business associates, on October 31, the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a new video on its YouTube channel, in which senior...more

K&L Gates LLP

Health Care Triage: Cybersecurity & HIPAA: NIST’s Practical Guidance Updates for Covered Entities and Business Associates

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In this episode, Rebecca Schaefer and J.D. Koesters review key components of the recent National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) revised publication regarding cybersecurity. They highlight how this resource...more

Baker Donelson

Office For Civil Rights Seeks Input on Implementation of HITECH Amendments

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On April 6, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comment on "recognized security practices" and on sharing civil...more

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Congress Passes Bill to Mitigate Penalties for Potential HIPAA Violations

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On December 19, the Senate passed H.R.7898, which the House of Representatives had previously passed on December 9. This law amends the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act to require...more

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HIPAA Security And “Zero Day” Exploits: How To Stay Ahead Of The Hack

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HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR)’s April 3, 2019 cybersecurity newsletter highlights one of the more challenging cybersecurity vulnerabilities faced by covered entities and business associates. OCR reminds covered entities...more

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Tracking the Data Bandits

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In the iconic western, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Butch and Sundance are hard pressed to evade a posse led by the semi-mythical lawman, Joe Lefors, who is so adept that he manages to track them across solid rock. The...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

GAO Study Slams HHS For Lack of Guidance to Covered Entities

We watch closely for any guidance to HIPAA covered entities and business associates from the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS/OCR). Why? Because there is so little of it. Lately, the only...more

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Blog: GAO Criticizes HHS In Health Information Cybersecurity Report

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On Monday, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report (the “Report”) criticizing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) security and privacy guidance and oversight in protecting...more

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Digital Health Care Alert: Is Your Health Care App subject to HIPAA? The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office for...

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OCR’s Compliance Guidance for Health Care App Developers - The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently provided guidance (in the form of six “real-life” scenarios) to help...more

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How Recent Cybersecurity Government Publications Impact HIPAA Security Compliance and the New Audit Initiative

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Cybersecurity Impacts on HIPAA Security Compliance and the New Audit Initiative - New Audit Initiative Items to Watch - While The HHS Office for Civil Rights recently announced its intent to perform a second...more

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Fiduciary Regulation and How Recent Cybersecurity Government Publications Impact HIPAA Security Compliance and the New Audit...

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Fiduciary Regulation - The Office of Management and Budget released the final Fiduciary or Conflict of Interest regulation and related prohibited transaction exemption modifications from its review today. The next...more

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Phase 2 of HIPAA Compliance Audits Now Underway

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The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently announced that it has initiated Phase 2 of its audit program to assess Covered Entities’ and Business Associate’s...more

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HHS Issues HIPAA Security Rule Crosswalk with NIST Cybersecurity Framework

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Last week, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a crosswalk between the requirements of the HIPAA Security Rule and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. ...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

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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