HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

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?

HIPAA 132

HIPAA Due Diligence Compliance Fraud 132

HIPAA Journal

MAY 29, 2023

It has been 27 years since President Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) into law, but compliance is still proving a challenge for many HIPAA-regulated entities. The average HIPAA penalty has fallen from $2.6 reduction in total penalties compared to 2018, falling from $28.7

HIPAA 93

HIPAA Compliance Due Diligence COVID-19 93

Hall Render

JANUARY 11, 2023

The Health Breach Notification Rule applies only to organizations not subject to HIPAA and is triggered when there is unsecured, individually identifiable information in a PHR. For example, reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid for certain telemedicine services was significantly increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Compliance 40

Compliance HIPAA FDA Due Diligence 40