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What are the Penalties for HIPAA Violations?

HIPAA Journal

There was a reduction in the number of financial penalties for HIPAA violations in 2021 from the record number of penalties of 2020, with OCR’s decision to finalize penalties potentially being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 19 settlements were reached to resolve potential violations of the HIPAA Rules.

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Health Provider News – January 14, 2022

Hall Render

Supreme Court blocks Biden Covid vaccine mandate for businesses, allows health-care worker rule. 19% of US hospitals critically understaffed, 21% anticipate shortages: Numbers by state. 5 states facing the worst nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks. Nursing homes nationwide nearing COVID-19 infection records.