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Who Enforces HIPAA

Although rare, HIPAA enforcement by state attorneys general is possible and certain cases can be pursued. Although all HIPAA violations are treated seriously, in … See more

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Over 510,000 Individuals Affected by Adaptive Health Integrations …

WEBAn Adaptive Health Integrations lately reported a data breach to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) that affected …

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NY District Court Brings Back Data Breach Suit Against Episcopal …

WEBPatients of Episcopal Health Services Inc. located in Uniondale, N.Y. filed a legal case in relation to the exposure of their private and protected health information …

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Why is HIPAA Important

WEBHIPAA is important in particular for patients who want to take a more active role in their healthcare and would like to obtain copies of their health information. Despite their best …

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HIPAA Training for Students

WEBHIPAA training for students should also cover the aspects of HIPAA that are likely to impact their studies and placements. Training should cover allowable uses and disclosures of …

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Responding to a Subpoena for Medical Records

WEBThe importance of the issuer of the subpoena is that a healthcare provider cannot refuse a court order, a subpoena that is signed by a magistrate, judge, or …

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Knowing About HIPAA Exceptions

WEBThe first HIPAA exceptions are mentioned in General Rule (45 CFR § 160.102). According to the General Rule, when there is a conflict between HIPAA and …

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Things to Know About HIPAA Medical Records Destruction Rules

WEBOne of the biggest penalties involving HIPAA violations is the failure to comply with the rules on medical records destruction. Therefore, it is important for …

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Can Medical Records be Subpoenaed

WEBYes, medical records can be subpoenaed since all types of records may be subpoenaed. In such a case, what is the proper response of healthcare providers? In …

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2021 HIPAA Violation Cases and Penalties

WEBFrom then on, OCR has been strongly enforcing HIPAA Right of Access compliance. Since December 2021, OCR has issued 25 penalties for violations of the …

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Seven Healthcare Providers Report Data Breach Due to Cyberattacks

WEBFortra GoAnywhere Hack Impacts Intellihartx The payment and collections service provider based in Tennessee, Intellihartx, lately reported the theft of the personal …

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Novant Health Patients PHI Exposed via Meta Pixel Code on …

WEBThe investigation revealed that 33 of the 100 top-rated hospitals in America had employed Meta Pixel code on their web pages. Moreover, 7 hospitals used the code …

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Novant Health and ReproSource Fertility Diagnostics Settles Data …

WEBNext Next post: Medibank Ransomware Attack and Data Breaches at Hutchinson Cancer Center and Plaza Radiology

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Melanie Fontes-Rainer is the new HHS’ Office for Civil Rights …

WEBThe HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has a new Director, Melanie Fontes Rainer, who was sworn in by the Department of Health and Human Services Director …

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Ex-Employee of South Georgia Medical Center Detained Because …

WEBThe Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County Georgia lately announced a data breach where an old employee of South Georgia Medical Center …

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PHI Exposed Due to Breaches at Elara Caring, ProPath and …

WEBElara Caring, one of America’s largest home-based healthcare services providers, has experienced a phishing attack that impacted over 100,000 patients. In …

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Data Breaches at One Brooklyn Health System and Mena Regional …

WEBMore or Less 85,000 Patients Affected by Mena Regional Health System Breach. Mena Regional Health System (MRHS) based in Arkansas reported on …

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Welltok Data Breach Impacts 8,493,379 Individuals

WEBThe patient engagement company, Welltok, based in Denver, has reported that it was attacked by the Clop hacking group in May 2023. The group exploited a zero …

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Ransomware Attack on Hackensack Meridian Health

WEBA recent cyberattack on Hackensack Meridian Health, which is New Jersey’s biggest health network, resulted in the deployment of ransomware on its …

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Legal Case Filed Against Hackensack Meridian Health Over …

WEBHackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is facing a lawsuit in relation to the December 2, 2019 ransomware attack which impacted 17 of its hospitals. The ransomware attack …

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