HITECH Act
What Was the Primary Goal of the HITECH Act?
In 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services reported that fewer than 10% of U.S. hospitals had adopted even a basic electronic health
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Breach Notification
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HIPAA Compliance
HIPAA Compliance Checklist for Business Associates
In 2024, OCR settled with a medical transcription company for $1.2 million after a breach investigation revealed the business associate had never conducted a
HIPAA Guide
HIPAA Guide: What Every Covered Entity Must Get Right
In February 2024, OCR announced a $4.75 million settlement with Montefiore Medical Center after a workforce member stole the protected health information of over
HIPAA Law
HIPAA Law: What Every Healthcare Organization Must Know
In February 2024, OCR settled with a healthcare provider for $480,000 after investigators found the organization had failed to conduct a risk analysis, neglected
HIPAA Law Cases
HIPAA Law Cases That Changed Enforcement Forever
In February 2023, Banner Health agreed to a $1.25 million settlement with the Office for Civil Rights after a 2016 breach exposed the protected
HIPAA Letter
HIPAA Letter Requirements Every Covered Entity Must Know
In February 2024, OCR settled with a New York medical practice for $100,000 after the organization failed to provide a timely written response to
HIPAA Omnibus Rule
HIPAA Omnibus Rule of 2013: What Still Applies Today
When OCR announced a $4.8 million settlement with New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University in 2014, it was one of the first major enforcement
HITECH Act
HITECH Regulations: What Covered Entities Must Know
In 2018, MD Anderson Cancer Center lost a $4.3 million appeal over HIPAA violations that hinged on provisions strengthened by the HITECH Act. The
HIPAA Violation
Who Do You Report a HIPAA Violation To? A Complete Guide
In 2023, a nurse at a mid-sized hospital noticed a coworker accessing patient records for a family member — a clear Privacy Rule violation under 45