HIPAA Journal

MARCH 15, 2023

The United States Department of Justice has agreed to settle alleged False Claims Act violations with Jelly Bean Communications Design LLC and manager Jeremy Spinks related to the failure to protect HIPAA-covered data. FHKC is a state-created entity that offers health and dental insurance to children in Florida between the ages of 5 and 18.

Health Insurance 72

Health Insurance HIPAA Due Diligence Fraud 72

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

Health Care Law Brief

JUNE 5, 2023

In 2013, Jelly Bean contracted with the Florida Health Kids Corporation (“ FHKC ”)—a state-created entity that offers health and dental insurance for Florida children—to create, host, and maintain HealthyKids.org, where, in part, parents and others could apply for state Medicaid insurance coverage for eligible children.

Fraud 52

Fraud Due Diligence Medicaid Medicaid 52

Hall Render

JANUARY 11, 2023

FTC’s Health Breach Notification Rule – The FTC’s Health Breach Notification Rule requires a vendor of a personal health record (“PHR”), a PHR-related entity and their third-party service providers to provide notifications to consumers, the FTC, and, in some cases, the media, following a breach of personal health record information.

Compliance 40

Compliance HIPAA FDA Due Diligence 40