Office for Civil Rights

HIPAA Enforcement

What Office Enforces HIPAA? The Agency Behind the Fines

In 2018, a small five-physician cardiology practice in Arizona received a letter that changed everything. Attached was a $3.5 million settlement demand from a

HIPAA Enforcement

What Office Enforces HIPAA and How They Hold You Accountable

In February 2023, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $1.3 million settlement with a health plan that failed to provide timely access