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Can I Be Sued for a HIPAA Violation?

Can I Be Sued for a HIPAA Violation?

May 6, 2015

I am asked that question almost weekly. While the answer has traditionally been “no,” the legal landscape is shifting and...

HIPAA Final Rule: More on Business Associate Uses & Disclosures in the Business Associate Contract

Mar 12, 2013

March 11, 2013.  Today, we continue going through the HIPAA Privacy Rule, section by section, as modified in the Final...

HIPAA Final Rule: Enforcement by State Attorneys General

Feb 26, 2013

February 26, 2013.  Today, we examine the HIPAA Rules enforcement role established by the HITECH Act for State attorneys general...

HIPAA Final Rule: Enforcement: Four Penalty Tiers

Feb 21, 2013

February 21, 2013.  Today, we examine the four penalty tiers for violations of HIPAA Rules in the Final Rule:  Modifications...

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...

Final HIPAA Rule: Security Statutory Authority and Direct Regulation of Business Associates

Feb 4, 2013

February 4, 2013.  Today, we cover the security safeguards of the HIPAA Security Rule, as Modified by the Final Rule:...

BCBST Pays $1.5 Million to HHS to Settle Potential HIPAA Privacy and Security Violations

Mar 15, 2012

On March 13, 2012, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) agreed to a payment of $1.5 million to the...

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...

Clock Running Down on Business Associate Compliance with HIPAA Security Rule Required by HITECH Act

Jan 19, 2010

Less than one month to go:  Business Associates must comply with the HIPAA Security Rule no later than Wednesday, February...

Information Access Management: Isolating Healthcare Clearinghouse Functions-What to Do and How to Do It

Feb 25, 2009

In our series on the HIPAA Administrative Simplification Security Rule, this is the first implementation specification for the Administrative Safeguard...

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