HHS Reaches $80K Settlement for PHI Disclosure to News Outlet
On November 20, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Saint Joseph’s Medical Center. Saint Joseph’s [...]
OCR Did the Math, 200K Patients Exposed Equals a $100K Fine
Boo! On Halloween, HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with a Massachusetts business associate (BA) for $100,000. This is the first ransomware agreement OCR [...]
Forging a Secure Healthcare Future: HHS OCR Achieves Resolution with L.A. Care Health Plan in HIPAA Security Rule Case
In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement with L.A. Care, the nation’s foremost [...]
Unlocking the Vault: UnitedHealthcare’s $80,000 HIPAA Resolution Unveils Secrets of Patient Medical Records
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) just made a big announcement. They've reached a settlement with UnitedHealthcare [...]
Securing Patient Privacy: iHealth Solutions Resolves HIPAA Probe, Pays $75,000 Settlement to HHS Office for Civil Rights
In a shocking turn of events, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has made an announcement that will send shockwaves [...]
HIPAA Privacy Rule: The Consequences Behind the Violations
The HIPAA Privacy Rule, established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), was designed to protect sensitive patient information from unauthorized access. It requires healthcare [...]
Employee Snooping Leads to $240,000 HIPAA Fine
On June 15, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a HIPAA settlement with Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. The Hospital [...]
OCR Settles HIPAA Investigation with Business Associate
Due to a July 2018 incident, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) investigated MedEvolve to determine if the business associate was HIPAA compliant. The result? A $350,000 [...]
Is a HIPAA Violation a Felony?
There are strict guidelines that healthcare providers must follow in order to ensure privacy and security of protected health information (PHI). When HIPAA violations occur, punishments and [...]
No Practice is Too Small to Face a HIPAA Fine
Once again, the Department of Health and Human Services proves that just because you’re a small practice, doesn’t mean you won’t get fined. The latest fine under [...]
