Understanding HIPAA Control Requirements
There are various HIPAA control requirements, including administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. To help organizations implement and sustain these safeguards, HIPAA is made up of four primary [...]
OCR Settles With Northeast Surgical Group, P.C. over Potential HIPAA Risk Analysis Rule Violation
In mid-January of 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights announced a $10,000 settlement agreement with Michigan-based Northeast Surgical Group, P.C. (NESG). [...]
On Time: OCR Settles HIPAA Right of Access Complaint for $60,000
In mid-January of 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $60,000 settlement with South Broward Hospital District d/b/a [...]
HIPAA Phishing Scandal Results in $3M OCR Settlement
On January 14, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a HIPAA phishing settlement with Solara Medical Supplies, LLC [...]
Back It Up, Don’t Delete: OCR Settles HIPAA Investigation With Business Associate for $337,750
On January 8, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $337,750 settlement with Florida-based USR Holdings, LLC (USR), [...]
Virtual Noncompliance: OCR Settles With CSP Business Associate for $90,000
On January 7, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $90,000 settlement (with a one-year corrective action plan, [...]
Legal Requirements for Healthcare Websites: A Comprehensive Checklist
Having a website has become standard for healthcare organizations and service providers. It also makes good business sense. If your website collects and uses patient data, you [...]
Simplifying HIPAA Healthcare Compliance With Automated Solutions
There are multiple challenges that fall within maintaining HIPAA compliance, which is likely why at least 133 million patient records were exposed in 2023 alone. Healthcare organizations [...]
OCR Enters into $80,000 Settlement With HIPAA Business Associate After Ransomware Investigation
On January 7, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it had entered into an $80,000 settlement and three-year [...]
2025 HIPAA Compliance Checklist: What You Need to Know
With potential HIPAA changes on the horizon for HIPAA in 2025, it's essential to continuously monitor your organization's compliance. We’ve compiled a HIPAA compliance checklist to help [...]
