The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) confirms that the cybersecurity guidance it issued in April 2021 applies to all employee benefit plans, including health and welfare plans. Here’s what …
On September 4, 2024, Texas filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the HHS Secretary, and Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Director claiming the HIPAA …
It’s always a great time to review EBSA’s suggested cybersecurity best practices for ERISA Plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and service providers, as well as Plan participants and beneficiaries, focusing on applicability to …
Group health plan sponsors should take note of the most recent annual report submitted by HHS and OCR on HIPAA and Breach Notification Rule Compliance. Congressional reporting to Congress from …
The NIST[1] and the OCR[2] has published its final version of guidance to increase cybersecurity and compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. The new guidance gives tailored direction to covered …
