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OCR Releases New Recognized Security Practices Video

Med-Net Compliance

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) produced a new video on recognized security practices for organizations covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Rules. Where to find more information about recognized security practices.

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Help Wanted: OCR Seeks Public Input on “Recognized Security Practices” and Sharing Settlements with Harmed Individuals Under the HITECH Act

Health Law RX

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”).

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July 2022 Semi-Annual Health IT Market Review

HIT Consultant

We leveraged our experience executing transactions, extensive network, and market analysis from our 16-year history of advising and selectively investing across the ever-evolving Health IT and Digital Health sectors to gather key market information. Similar crosscurrents of data exist in the Health IT market.

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When Life and Health Insurance Blur: John Hancock, Behavioral Economics, and Wearable TEch

Health Populi

Most consumers look to every industry sector to help them engage with their health. And those companies include the insurance industry and financial services firms, we found in the 2010 Edelman Health Engagement Barometer. Note that was over 3 years ago, so this approach has been well-honed and -tested over time.

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What are the Penalties for HIPAA Violations?

HIPAA Journal

Penalties for HIPAA violations can be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. An example of an unintentional HIPAA violation is when too much PHI is disclosed and the minimum necessary information standard is violated.

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Should You Worry About Data From Your Period-Tracking App Being Used Against You?

Kaiser Health News

use period-tracking apps to plan ahead, track when they are ovulating, and monitor other health effects. They were expressing concerns about the privacy of this information — especially for people who live in states with strict limits on abortion — and how it might be used against them. The apps can help signal when a period is late.