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What is a HIPAA Violation?

HIPAA Journal

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was introduced to simplify the administration of healthcare, eliminate wastage, prevent healthcare fraud, and ensure employees could maintain healthcare coverage between jobs. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To? What is considered a HIPAA violation?

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How HHS-OIG, Regulators Enforce Vendor Compliance

Provider Trust

In January 2015, the OIG settled for $96,259 with a Minnesota Pharmacist, Joseph C. In addition, the suit involved alleged submission of false claims for reimbursement to the Massachusetts Medicaid Agency. Moon , for submitting claims while excluded from March 2006 through July 2013. The defendants settled and paid $19.95