When Does HIPAA Allow Hospitals to Give Patient Information to Police?
The HIPAA Privacy Rule permits hospitals to release PHI to law enforcement only in certain situations.
UncategorizedFebruary 21, 2017
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Texas Hospital Fined $3.2M for Years of HIPAA Violations
The decision represents a rare outcome for HIPAA non-compliance, which is often resolved with a settlement.
UncategorizedFebruary 2, 2017
UMass Amherst to Pay $650K HIPAA Fine
The settlement, which covers cyber security issues experienced by the school, also includes a corrective action plan.
NewsNovember 29, 2016
DHS Gives HIPAA Guidance for Cloud Computing Providers
The guidance outlined the responsibilities of cloud service providers that work with HIPAA-covered entities.
NewsOctober 24, 2016OCR Reaches $2M HIPAA Settlement with Calif. Healthcare System
The settlement comes after the healthcare system self-reported the potential disclosure of 31,800 people's protected health information.
NewsOctober 20, 2016Ill. Health Center to Pay $5.5M HIPAA Settlement
The settlement stems from the theft of an unencrypted laptop from an unlocked car in 2013.
NewsAugust 10, 2016Miss. Medical Center Fined $2.75M for HIPAA Violation
The medical center agreed on a corrective action plan as part of the settlement.
NewsJuly 27, 2016
VIDEO: Lessons Learned from A HIPAA Violation and An Infant Abduction
Today's round up summarizes news stories from hospitals this week.
UncategorizedApril 28, 2016N.Y. Hospital Reaches $2.2M HIPAA Settlement
The settlement ends the controversy that followed the airing of a patient's death on national television.
NewsApril 26, 2016
OCR Sends Message to Healthcare Industry with 2 HIPAA Settlements
The fines were levied on a business associate and a research institute rather than on hospitals.
NewsMarch 23, 2016OCR Reaches $750,000 Settlement with Univ. of Wash. for HIPAA Violations
The settlement centered around a Security Rule within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
NewsJanuary 19, 2016Review: Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs, Other Major Providers Violating HIPAA
The review found hundreds of HIPAA violations by prominent healthcare providers.
NewsJanuary 4, 2016
Rochester University Reaches HIPAA Settlement with AG
The University of Rochester Medical Center will provide additional patient privacy training to employees and pay a $15,000
NewsDecember 16, 2015Mass. Hospital Settles HIPAA Violation
The theft of a laptop at Lahey Hospital disclosed 599 patients' information.
NewsDecember 2, 2015Ind. Physician Practice Reaches HIPAA Settlement
The Cancer Care Group has made a 'corrective action plan' to improve its HIPAA compliance.
Press ReleasesSeptember 10, 2015Mass. Hospital Reaches Settlement on HIPAA Violation
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center was the latest healthcare provider to settle an HIPAA violation involving web service providers.
NewsJuly 17, 2015
Montana Judge Rules in Favor of Employee in HIPAA Violation
A judge found that the Rocky Mountain Eye Center in Montana wrongfully claimed an HIPAA violation when firing
NewsMay 19, 2015
Businesses Associated With Hospitals Could Face HIPAA Audits
HIPAA regulations have been broadened to cover associates of healthcare companies, a move that impacts many businesses.
NewsFebruary 25, 2015
