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Fines Office for Civil Rights Patient Safety Privacy

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.

News February 2
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OCR Investigating 225 Colleges Nationwide for Title IX Violations

The Office for Civil Rights' caseload has increased dramatically over the last five years.

News January 30
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2 Lawmakers Vow to Reduce Role of Dept. of Ed. on Campuses

The lawmakers hope to reverse the department's expansion under the Obama administration.

News January 13