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06.24.21
Don’t forget physical safeguards for data privacy when...
Returning to an in-person work environment can present challenges that suddenly seem as novel as complying with a new 2021 law. So as business come back to fuller in-person operation after COVID-19, we are reminding those with bricks-and-mortar operations to make sure that they re-engage with the in-person elements of their data breach protection policies.
Category Privacy
06.09.21
OCR enforcement emphasizes the importance of HIPAA Security...
Georgia clinical laboratory agrees to a robust Corrective Action Plan and $25,000 settlement amount for “systemic noncompliance” with the HIPAA requirements.
Category Privacy
05.04.21
OCR continues to push its Right of Access Initiative through...
Failing to provide patients with timely access to their health information can lead to fines and other enforcement actions for health care providers.
Category Privacy
04.19.21
The impact of the Cures Act's new information blocking...
The Office of National Coordinator for Health IT (“ONC”) has set forth new information blocking regulations in the Cures Act.
Category Privacy
02.01.21
OCR enters into $5.1 million settlement with a health plan...
Enforcement action serves as a reminder to health plans, as well as health care providers and business associate vendors, to implement security protections on an enterprise-wide level.
Category Privacy
12.28.20
HHS proposes modifications to HIPAA privacy rule
HHS proposes modifications to HIPAA Privacy Rule aimed at increasing patient access and enhancing data sharing for care coordination
Category Privacy
12.23.20
Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight: Jena Grady
Our latest Pro Bono Attorney Spotlight is New York health care associate Jena Grady.
Category NP In Focus
11.09.20
Recent enforcement under OCR’s Right of Access Initiative leads...
Failing to provide patients with access to their health information can lead to fines and other enforcement actions for physician practices and other health care entities.
Category Privacy
