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Former Executive Sentenced to Probation for HIPAA Violation

HIPAA Journal

Mark Kevin Robison, a former vice president of Commonwealth Health Corporation (now Med Center Health) in Kentucky has been sentenced to 2 years’ probation and ordered to pay $140,000 in restitution after reaching a plea agreement with federal prosecutors over a HIPAA violation.

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HIPAA Enforcement by State Attorneys General

HIPAA Journal

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights is the main enforcer of HIPAA compliance; however, state Attorneys General also play a role in enforcing compliance with the Rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). in 2011 that was settled for $100,000.

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HIPAA Compliance Guidelines

HIPAA Journal

We have compiled these HIPAA Compliance Guidelines because HIPAA rules and regulations can be very confusing for healthcare professionals tasked with ensuring HIPAA compliance at their organization. Please use the form on this page to arrange to receive a free copy of the HIPAA Guidelines Checklist.

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Improper Disposal of PHI Results in $300,640 HIPAA Penalty

HIPAA Journal

dba New England Dermatology and Laser Center (NDELC), has agreed to settle a HIPAA violation case with the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and has paid a $300,640 penalty to resolve alleged violations of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The administrative safeguards of the HIPAA Privacy Rule – 45 C.F.R. Rainer replaced Lisa J.

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Editorial: 5 Gaps in HIPAA and How They Are Being Filled

HIPAA Journal

There are – and always have been – gaps in HIPAA and, after more than a quarter of a century, some have yet to be addressed. Most of the gaps in HIPAA are attributable to omissions from the original Act, provisions of HIPAA and HITECH that have never been enacted, and the increasing use of technology in healthcare.

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OCR Settles New England Dermatology HIPAA Violations for $300,640

Compliancy Group

This HIPAA covered entity provides treatment for skin, hair, and nail diseases, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rashes. Further details of NEDLC’s HIPAA violations and the resulting settlement are provided below. OCR Settles Dermatology HIPAA Violations with NEDLC – Well, That Escalated Quickly. Learn More! ×

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Microsoft End of Support 2021

Total HIPAA

Every year, we publish Microsoft’s End of Support list because using up-to-date programming is key for HIPAA compliance. So, what does this mean for users who need to stay HIPAA compliant ? Under the HIPAA Security Rule 45 C.F.R. Dynamics CRM 2011. Dynamics SL 2011. Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 (all editions).

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