Classroom HIPAA Training for Certification – COVID-19 Update
Posted on03 Apr 2020
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As COVID-19 (coronavirus) impacts our lives and workplaces around the United States, we are closely monitoring developments and guidance from organizations like... Read More
A Deaf Ear towards Timely Action – Costs Money and Hampers Security
Posted on27 Feb 2017
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which is also known as the Office for Civil Rights, OCR in the U.S.... Read More
OCR has declared a plan to thoroughly investigate the Breaches which affects less than 500 individuals.
Posted on17 Sep 2016
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Recently, OCR has given precedence for inquiry of the reported breaches of Protected Health Information (PHI), as per the passage of Health... Read More
Largest Single Entity HIPAA penalties of $5.55 Million has been settle by Advocate Health Care
Posted on27 Aug 2016
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has come up with a settlement with Advocate... Read More
Do You Know Who Your Employees Are?
Posted on02 Aug 2016
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Insider threat is becoming one of the largest threats to organizations and some cyberattacks may be insider-driven. Although all insider threats are... Read More
Are you ready for the second Phase of HIPAA Audits by Office of Civil Rights (OCR)?
Posted on25 Apr 2016
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The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR), in continued resolution of its assessment of HIPAA compliance... Read More
Are you ready for fine of $750,000 for not conducting the HIPAA Security Risk Analysis?
Posted on04 Jan 2016
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HIPAA, (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), on the report dated November 27, 2013, of The U.S. Department of Health... Read More
Is this the last Million Dollar settlement for 2015 for HIPAA violation?
Posted on07 Dec 2015
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TRIPLE-S Management Corporation (TRIPLE-S), an insurance holding company, formerly known as American Health Medicare Inc. TRIPLE-S based in San Juan, Puerto Rico,... Read More
Stolen unlocked laptop leads to HIPAA penalty of $850000 for Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
Posted on28 Nov 2015
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Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Lahey, a non profit teaching hospital affiliated with Tufts Medical School, providing primary and specialty care in... Read More
OCR Expected to Strengthen HIPAA Enforcement in Approaching Year
Posted on21 Nov 2015
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During 2015, Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released two reports which threw... Read More
Hartford Hospital, EMC Corp. Sued for HIPAA Violations
Posted on17 Nov 2015
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Fine of nearly $90,000 has been imposed by Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen against Hartford Hospital and information technology vendor EMC Corp.... Read More
HIPAA Enforcement to Get Stern in Regard to the Breaches
Posted on21 Oct 2015
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Mr. Jamie D. Scott of M/S Graydon Head & Retchey LLP noticed that due to publicity HIPAA privacy and security breaches have... Read More
OCR Invites Software Developers to Submit questions about HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules
Posted on06 Oct 2015
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OCR has launched a new platform for mobile health developers and others interested in the intersection of health information technology and HIPAA... Read More
NIST & OCR Announces of 8th Annual Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security Conference
Posted on29 Jul 2015
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Save the Date: September 2 & 3, 2015 – Grand Hyatt, Washington D.C. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)... Read More
House Divided On HIPAA Changes
Posted on03 Jul 2015
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The House of Representatives is currently divided on HIPAA changes that are proposed by different bills that are currently under discussion. In... Read More
House Committee Passes Bill Altering HIPAA
A special committee in the house has recently passed a bill that would alter HIPAA regulations in regards to patient health information... Read More
Number of HIPAA Data Breaches Growing
Recent studies are showing that the number of HIPAA Data breaches is steadily growing. Numbers have been increasing greatly since 2009. The... Read More
Pharmacy in Denver Fined for HIPAA Violation
A small pharmacy, Cornell Prescription Pharmacy, in Denver, Colorado is being fined for HIPAA violations. The pharmacy is a small, single location... Read More
Anchorage Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS) to $150,000 for HIPAA violation due to the Vulnerability of Unpatched and Unsupported Software
Posted on09 Dec 2014
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The Anchorage Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS) Organization has been fined for their violations of the Security Rule of the Health Insurance... Read More
HIPAA Privacy in Emergency Situations
In light of the Ebola outbreak and other events, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights... Read More
Nov 14 Marks Closure of CCHIT
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT) announced last week that they will be closing down their operations. The board of... Read More
Four Day of HIPAA Compliance Training in New York City on Dec 8-11 with Certified HIPAA Privacy Security Expert (CHPSE) Certification Test
Posted on22 Oct 2014
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New York, NY Oct 20, 2014. Training-HIPAA.net will be hosting a four-day HIPAA Compliance Training with Certified HIPAA Privacy Security Expert (CHPSE)... Read More
HIPAA and Same-sex Marriage: Understanding Spouse, Family Member, and Marriage in the Privacy Rule
Posted on18 Sep 2014
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has developed guidance to assist covered entities in understanding... Read More
WEDI Releases Full Conference Agenda for its Annual Fall Conference – WEDI-Con 2014
Posted on12 Sep 2014
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Top HHS and CMS leaders headline the distinguished field of presenters who will outline needed efficiencies during this era of health IT... Read More
Cyber Security and Health Care
Posted on05 Sep 2014
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Nowadays, Health care industry is using mobile devices and applications to record, store and share patient information. Consequently, cyber security professionals have... Read More
Business Associate HIPAA Compliance Status Questionnaire
Posted on29 Aug 2014
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Around 80% to 90% of the Business Associates are not fully HIPAA compliant. The following questionnaire will help a covered entity to... Read More
WEDI Announces Open Registration for Annual Fall Conference
Posted on27 Aug 2014
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Keynote Karen DeSalvo Highlights WEDI-Con 2014: The Next Level of Health IT Efficiency RESTON, Va. — The Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange... Read More
Supremus Group LLC Introduces Definitive Guide for HIPAA Certification Training of CHPSE, CHSE, CHPE
Posted on05 Aug 2014
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Waukee, IA: Supremus Group LLC, a respected authority in HIPAA compliance training and certification is proud to announce the release of HIPAA... Read More
7th Annual Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security Conference
Posted on17 Jul 2014
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Announcing the 7th Annual Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security Conference Save the Date: September 23 & 24, 2014 –... Read More
Violation Of HIPAA Privacy Policy To safeguard All Protected Health Information (PHI) Leads To Fine Of $800,000 For Park-view Health System, Inc.
Park-view Health System, Inc. has agreed to settle potential violations of the HIPAA Privacy Rule with the U.S. Office for Civil Rights... Read More
HITECH Reports to Congress on Breach Notification and HIPAA Compliance for 2011-2012 released by HHS Office for Civil Rights
Posted on12 Jun 2014
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, has issued two Reports to Congress called for by the Health... Read More
Concentra Health Services to pay OCR $1,725,220 To Settle Potential HIPAA Violations Due To Stolen Laptops
Posted on26 May 2014
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Concentra Health Services to pay The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) $1,725,220 to resolve potential... Read More
HIPAA penalty of $4.8 Million, largest till date is paid by New York and Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University
New York and Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) and Columbia University (CU) have agreed to settle charges by The U.S. Department of Health and... Read More
The Steps Should Take Before Filing A HIPAA Complaint With OCR
If a situation comes up that you think warrants filling out a complaint with OCR it is important to follow the important... Read More
Dermatology Practice Of Concord, Mass. Comes To An Agreement For Their HIPAA Violation With Fine Of $150,000
Posted on01 Apr 2014
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The OCR had to open an investigation on Adult & Pediatric Dermatology after receiving information that a thumb drive containing protected health... Read More
Filing A Complaint Against A Covered Entity Or Business Associate For HIPAA Non Compliance
Posted on19 Mar 2014
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Filing a complaint against a covered entity or business associate due to them violating your health information privacy or because they committed... Read More
Skagit County, Washington To Pay $215000 For Non-Compliance With HIPAA Privacy, Security, And Breach Notification Rules
Posted on09 Mar 2014
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Skagit County is located in Northwest Washington, and is home to approximately 118,000 residents. County Public Health Department provides essential services to... Read More
Why Is HIPAA Training First Step Toward Avoiding Non Compliance Penalties?
Posted on25 Feb 2014
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The HIPAA act was put into place to create changes to the healthcare industry and making it safer for people who have... Read More
