Texas Lawsuit and Reproductive Health Records
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 …
OCR/HHS’s Annual HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Report
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 …
Medical Practice Settles $100,000 for Potential HIPAA Breach
To settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Steven A. Porter, M.D., P.C., (the Practice) has agreed to pay $100,000 to the Office for Civil …
HHS Issues 2020 Penalties for HIPAA Noncompliance
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued final rgulations adjusting civil penalties for annual inflation, including violations of the Health Insurance Portability and …
Failure to Properly Report HIPAA Breach Results in $2.175 Million Settlement by Sentara Hospitals
In order to settle potential violations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Sentara Hospitals, a Virginia-based network of 12 hospitals, has agreed to pay $2.175 million to …