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Omnibus Rule Compliance today!
Today September 23, 2013 marks the start of the Omnibus Rule enforcement date. It is important for providers to start working on compliance with the new requirements as soon as possible. According to...
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The HIPAA Omnibus Rule, Act Now
Protect your organization from fines and penalties, for more tips on compliance visit the Office for Civil Rights: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/index.html For immediate assistance please call...
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Data breach results in $4.8 million HIPAA settlements
In the most recent disciplinary action by the Office for Civil Rights regarding a HIPAA Data Breach, the OCR has set a new record for cost per affected individual and total fine amount. A breach...
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An Employee Mistake Leads to a HIPAA Data Breach
Just last month, a Pennsylvania-based hospital suffered a breach of patient data caused by unauthorized access and transmission of PHI by an employee. The 551-bed Penn State Milton S. Hershey hospital...
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Recent Enforcement Actions
Recent Enforcement Actions Just when we thought our information was up to date! On Tuesday February 13, 2018, the HHS Office for Civil Rights announced that “Consequences for HIPAA violations don’t...
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