More Robust HIPAA Compliance Plans Needed to Address Increased Scrutiny
The Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”), responsible for enforcement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) announced a $1.5 million settlement on September 17th. The penalties...
View ArticlePrivate Guide: OCR Issues De-Identification Guidelines for HIPAA Privacy Rule...
The growing adoption of health information technologies in the United States quickens their potential to enable beneficial studies that combine large, complex data sets from various sources....
View ArticleOCR Releases Final HIPAA Regulations
The Office of Civil Rights has released the text of the long-anticipated final Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) regulations, which are scheduled to be published in the...
View ArticleBusiness Associate HIPAA Compliance
The recent Omnibus HIPAA Regulations finalized changes under the HITECH Act to apply privacy and security requirements to Business Associates. Understanding the full impact of these regulations on...
View ArticleBack to HIPAA Basics: What Is Protected Health Information?
As the September 2013 compliance date for the Omnibus HIPAA regulations approaches and the Office of Civil Rights settlement announcements continue, more organizations are assessing risks and...
View ArticleOmnibus HIPAA Regulations approaching quickly
The compliance date for the Omnibus HIPAA Regulations is rapidly approaching on September 23, 2013. Healthcare Providers and Health Plans should be finalizing documents to respond to the new...
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