HIPAA Final Rule: Enforcement–Factors for Determining Civil Money Penalties for HIPAA Violations
February 25, 2013. Today, we examine factors considered in determining the amount of a civil money penalty for a HIPAA...
HIPAA Final Rule: Enforcement: Willful Neglect
Feb 20, 2013
February 20, 2013. Today, we begin examination of HITECH Act modifications of HIPAA Enforcement, focusing on the meaning and consequences...
HITECH Act Privacy and Security Final Rules Needed Now
Oct 25, 2011
Since September 23, 2009, the enforcement arm of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Office for Civil...
Nearly 8.3 Million Individuals Impacted by 249 Privacy and Security Breaches Reported by HHS; More Training on Safeguarding PHI Required
Mar 22, 2011
Under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act), enacted as part of the American Recovery...
200 Breaches Impacting Almost 5.9 Million Individuals, with Theft and Loss of Laptops and PEDs Major Cause
Dec 6, 2010
December 2, 2010.M Under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act), enacted as part of...
Reported Breaches of 500 or More Individuals up to 93 and Affecting Over 2.5 Million Individuals; Enforcement and Penalties
Jun 7, 2010
As of Friday, June 4, 2010, 93 breaches affecting 500 or more individuals have been reported on the Office for...
Today, February 17, Business Associates Must be in Compliance with HIPAA Security Rule
Feb 17, 2010
Today, Wednesday, February 17, 2010, Business Associates of Covered Entities must be able to demonstrate that they are in compliance...
Final HIPAA Enforcement Rule
Jan 19, 2009
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164 | RIN 0991–AB29 HIPAA Administrative Simplification:...