HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

The evidence that there may be a misunderstanding about what a HIPAA violation is comes from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Enforcement Highlights web page. According to the most recent update, the HHS has received almost 300,000 complaints since the compliance date of the Privacy Rule (April 2003).

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HIPAA Due Diligence Compliance Fraud 132

Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

If you’re just learning about HIPAA compliance, or beginning the process of becoming HIPAA compliant, this article will guide you through the initial steps you must take to adhere to the law. Explore the full article to gain a holistic understanding of the law or use the table of contents below to find the specific information you need.

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HIPAA Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services Health Insurance 52

Health Law RX

APRIL 18, 2022

Covered entities and business associates subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) have the chance to provide input on two amendments to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (“HITECH Act”). Recognized Security Practices.

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HIPAA Health Insurance Compliance 52

HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Penalties for HIPAA violations can be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. The penalty structure for a violation of HIPAA laws is tiered, based on the knowledge a covered entity had of the violation. The Omnibus Rule took effect on March 26, 2013.

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HIPAA Compliance Hospitals COVID-19 122

HIPAA Journal

MARCH 17, 2023

Considering the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is now in its third decade, the Privacy Rule took effect 20 years ago, and compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule has been mandatory for 18 years, there have been relatively few financial penalties over the years, with just 130 imposed by OCR to resolve HIPAA violations.

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HIPAA Compliance Health Insurance Governance 85

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was signed into law in 1996 and while there have been some significant HIPAA updates over the last two decades, the last set of major HIPAA updates occurred in 2013 with the introduction of the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule. Major HIPAA Updates in the Past 20 Years.

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HIPAA COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine Compliance 107