HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The COVID-19 vaccination statuses of approximately 500,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees have been impermissibly disclosed. The spreadsheet also included details of claimed religious and medical exceptions to COVID-19 vaccination.

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HIPAA Journal

JUNE 26, 2023

HIPAA enforcement discretion occurs when the Secretary for Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the Department will exercise discretion in the enforcement of HIPAA Rules. Typically, Notices of Enforcement Discretion last between 72 hours and 60 days, are state or region-specific and apply to specific provisions of the HIPAA Rules.

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SQA

JUNE 10, 2021

SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary #4, 2021. Brazilian Regulators Update Economic Monitoring Requirements for Some Medical Devices, 26 March 2021. The new regulation takes effect on 01 April 2021. ANVISA: The Advances of 2020 in Regulatory Quality Improvement, 31 March 2021.

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Healthcare Compliance Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In the first data breach event, a Maine based pharmacy reported a data breach that was discovered in May 2021 when suspicious activity was detected in an employee email account. After an investigation, it was determined that seven email accounts had been compromised between January 2021 and May 2021.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CMS gives nursing homes a longer leash on staff COVID-19 vaccination requirements. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. Company accused of selling health insurance without license in Mississippi. New York lawmakers ready to revive push to mandate COVID-19 vaccine in schools.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

CMS may now enforce its COVID-19 vaccination policy for healthcare workers in all 50 states. CMS responds to states seeking vaccination mandate waivers. Federal vaccination mandate begins for healthcare workers in 24 states. License wait times reach crisis levels for healthcare workers. CALIFORNIA.

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Hall Render

APRIL 15, 2022

HHS extends COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days. HHS Seeks Input on Critical HIPAA Enforcement Considerations. EKY health leader reflects on COVID pandemic, sees positive change in two years. Bill would block COVID-19 vaccine requirements in Louisiana. Hospitals are bolstering wages.

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