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HIPAA Security Rule: What are “Recognized Security Practices” and why are they important?

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A strong cybersecurity program can help defend against cyber attacks and protect sensitive patient data. Thanks to a 2021 amendment of the HITECH Act, when a breach occurs, it can also reduce enforcement penalties. The...more

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Encrypt Your Devices or Face HIPAA Penalties

This week, the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a $3,000,000 HIPAA settlement arising from a medical center’s loss of an unencrypted laptop and flash drive. This is simply the latest of many HIPAA settlements based...more

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HHS Reinterprets (and Significantly Lowers) Annual Penalty Caps for HIPAA Violations

The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced that it is lowering the maximum total penalties it may assess against covered entities and business associates for multiple violations...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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A Detailed Analysis of Changes to HIPAA and the Implications for Healthcare Providers and Others in the Healthcare Industry: HIPAA...

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Changes to the HIPAA Enforcement Rule - Background: On October 30, 2009, HHS issued an interim final rule revising the Enforcement Rule to incorporate provisions of the HITECH Act. The NPRM then proposed a number of...more

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HHS Publishes Long-Awaited Final Omnibus Rules for HIPAA

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) published today the final regulations for the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement and Breach Notification Rules (the Omnibus Rules). The Omnibus...more

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HITECH Omnibus Rule Basics

As we pore through the 562-page HITECH Omnibus Rule released by the Department of Health and Services late yesterday afternoon, here are some top line bullet points...more

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The HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule Has Been Released

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The long awaited HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule is out. The final rule is effective March 26, 2013, but covered entities (CEs) and business associates (BAs) will have 180 days beyond the effective date to come into compliance....more

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Health Law Alert: Medicaid Pays $1,700,000 to Settle HIPAA Security Violations

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In its first enforcement action against a state agency, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) settled last month with Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) for...more

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