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Another Settlement for Noncompliance with HIPAA Security Rule Requirements

In the healthcare industry complying with the HIPAA Security Rule is not optional and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will hold organizations accountable...

The Importance of "Effective" OIG Compliance Programs

The Importance of "Effective" OIG Compliance Programs Development of policies and procedures and training to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Occupational...

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Information Blocking Regulations: What You Need to Know Now

An individual's right to access their protected health information is not new. It has been a patient's right under the HIPAA Privacy Rule since 2003. In fact, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has made it a...

Business Associates: Top 5 Q&A

Top Five Business Associate Questions and Answers When the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) was enacted in 2009, business associates were added to the list of...

HHS Announces Provider Relief Fund Reporting Update - Amending Reporting Timeline

On January 15th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced that it would be amending the reporting timeline for the...

$5.1 Million Settlement - Serves as a Reminder of the Importance of Conducting a SRA

On January 15, 2021, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that Excellus Health Plan, Inc., has agreed to pay $5.1 million and implement a corrective...

Don't Take the Bait! Increase Your Organization's Cybersecurity Awareness

Organizations everywhere must be aware of the disturbing trend that happens alongside public health emergencies - the increased risk of more frequent cyber-attacks! Last year was quite remarkable for the...

OCR Announces Fourteenth Settlement of Enforcement Action for Right of Access Initiative

The new year brings forth another settlement action for violating the HIPAA Privacy Rule's Right of Access Initiative. "This first resolution of the year signals that our Right of Access Initiative is still...

7 Tips for Working from Home in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has led many organizations, especially healthcare organizations, scrambling to set up and implement remote working opportunities worldwide. But, just as fast as organizations set up...

Happy Holidays, End Your Compliance Year Strong!

2020 has been quite the year between the COVID-19 pandemic and frequent regulatory updates, and we understand it can be challenging to keep up to date with all that is going on. For example, just recently, there have...