Medical Release Form
What Is a Medical Release Form Under HIPAA Rules
In 2023, OCR settled with a New England dermatology practice for $300,640 after it disclosed a patient's protected health information to a
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Privacy Rule
HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements and guidance
PHI
What Is PHI in Healthcare? A Compliance Guide
In 2023, OCR settled with a dental practice for $350,000 after it disclosed patient diagnoses in response to negative online reviews. The information shared
HIPAA Basics
What Is the Function of HIPAA? A Practical Guide
In 2023 alone, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) settled or imposed penalties in dozens of enforcement actions totaling tens of millions of dollars
HIPAA Basics
What Is the HIPAA? A Practical Compliance Guide
In February 2023, OCR settled with a dental practice in New England for $23,000 after a patient complaint revealed the organization had no written
PHI
What's Considered PHI Under HIPAA: A Practical Guide
In 2023, OCR settled with a dental practice for $350,000 after an impermissible disclosure involving patient appointment data — information the practice didn't
HIPAA Violation
What's a HIPAA Violation? Real Examples and Penalties
In February 2023, OCR settled with Banner Health for $1.25 million after a phishing attack exposed the protected health information of nearly 3 million
Protected Health Information
Which Is Not Considered Protected Health Information
In 2023, OCR settled with a covered entity for $1.3 million after an investigation revealed the organization had misclassified certain data as non-PHI — and
HIPAA Rules
5 Rules of HIPAA: What Every Covered Entity Must Know
In 2023, OCR settled with Banner Health for $1.25 million after a breach affecting nearly 3 million individuals exposed failures across multiple HIPAA requirements
HIPAA Authorization
Authorization for Release of Health Information Form
In 2023, OCR settled with a New England dermatology practice for $300,640 after the organization disclosed protected health information to a patient's
HIPAA Release Form
Blank HIPAA Release Form: What You Must Include
In 2023, OCR settled with a covered entity for over $100,000 after the organization disclosed protected health information without a valid authorization — partly because
HIPAA Release Form
Generic HIPAA Release Form: What You Must Know
In 2023, OCR settled with a healthcare provider for $50,000 after determining that the organization had disclosed protected health information using an authorization form
HIPAA and Mental Health
HIPAA and Mental Health Records: What Providers Must Know
In 2022, a behavioral health provider in New England paid a six-figure settlement to OCR after a workforce member disclosed a patient's substance