HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Two of the HIPAA violation categories are designated for Covered Entities and Business Associates that can demonstrate reasonable due diligence, whereas the other two are for entities guilty of willful neglect. They were significantly increased in the HITECH Act of 2009; and, since 2015, they have been adjusted for inflation annually.

HIPAA 132

HIPAA Due Diligence Compliance Fraud 132

Provider Trust

MAY 18, 2022

Additionally, check out this HHS-OIG 2016 report, Medicare: Vulnerabilities Related to Provider Enrollment and Ownership Disclosure , which revealed “vulnerabilities that could allow potentially fraudulent providers to enroll in the Medicare program.”. In January 2015, the OIG settled for $96,259 with a Minnesota Pharmacist, Joseph C.

Compliance 52

Compliance Due Diligence Medicaid Medicaid 52

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

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. Healthcare organizations need to conduct due diligence on their vendors, including assessing their security controls.

Ransomware 118

Ransomware HIPAA Hospitals Compliance 118