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What is a HIPAA Violation?

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To best answer the question what is a HIPAA violation, it is necessary to explain what HIPAA is, who it applies to, and what constitutes a violation; for although most people believe they know what a HIPAA compliance violation is, evidence suggests otherwise. What is HIPAA and Who Does It Apply To?

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Security Breaches in Healthcare in 2023

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Aside from 2015, the number of reported security breaches in healthcare has increased every year although the rate of increase is slowing and 2024 could see the healthcare industry start to turn the corner. 578 of the year’s 725 breaches were due to hacking and other IT incidents. In January 2024, the CPGs were unveiled.