Healthcare Compliance Resources
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UCMC and Google File Motion to Dismiss HIPAA Privacy Lawsuit
In late June of 2019, a class action lawsuit was filed against the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) and Google. In this HIPAA Privacy lawsuit, the lawsuit alleges that UCMC [...]
HIPAA Security Risk Analysis Element 3: Assessing Current Security Measures
The HIPAA Security Rule requires that covered entities (health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and healthcare providers who electronically transmit any health information in connection with a HIPAA related transaction), and business associates, implement security safeguards. [...]
July Healthcare Breaches Worst Month on Record
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began tracking data breaches in 2009. The HHS publishes meaningful breaches on their "wall of shame.” A meaningful breach affects 500 or more individuals. July healthcare [...]
3 Easy Steps to Get your Microsoft Business Associate Agreement
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) set forth industry standards for the handling of protected health information (PHI). PHI is any individually identifying health information such as name, date of birth, treatment information, [...]
PHI Breaches Affect 9,466 Patients
PHI breaches happen for a number of reasons, whether from human error or phishing attacks, PHI breaches should be a cause for concern for anyone working in the healthcare industry. Under [...]
Almost 3,000 Patients Exposed in PHI Breach
A server used by Rhode Island Ear, Nose, and Throat Physicians Inc. (RIENT) was accessed by an unauthorized party, allowing hackers to access RIENT’s network. The protected health information (PHI) of 2,943 patients was [...]
