Office for Civil Rights

HIT Think What providers can learn from St. Luke’s fax fine

Matthew Fisher
Associate Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP

HHS’ Office of Civil Rights came down heavy on the hospital, showing that healthcare organizations must be extremely careful in sending PHI.

Protected health information June 8

Protected health information June 8
Errant faxes net St. Luke’s-Roosevelt a $387,200 fine

Office for Civil Rights levies penalty after protected health info winds up in employers’ hands.

Protected health information Joseph Goedert May 24

Protected health information Joseph Goedert May 24
Trump budget plan would slash ONC funding, reorder its priorities

Other agencies with HIT oversight could see big changes under the administration’s proposed spending plan for Fiscal Year 2018.

Budgets Joseph Goedert May 24

Budgets Joseph Goedert May 24
HIT Think Why delays in reporting a breach will cost organizations dearly

Meghan C. O’Connor
Attorney von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

The Office of Civil Rights' first HIPAA enforcement action of 2017 serves as a warning—don't delay in getting the word out when you've been hacked.

HIPAA January 24

HIPAA January 24
HIT Think How HIPAA enables progress in healthcare innovation

Matthew Fisher
Associate Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP

Many fear that privacy and security rules enforced by the OCR impede the use of technology, but knowing the rules of the game can only help those playing on the field.

HIPAA regulations October 18

HIPAA regulations October 18
HIT Think Why HIPAA audits raise the stakes for MSPs as well as providers

Cam Roberson
Director, reseller channel Beachhead Solutions

As OCR expands its scope in investigating HIPAA violations, achieving compliance will require top security practices by all parties.

HIPAA October 6

HIPAA October 6
HIT Think Why HIPAA fines are on the rise—and getting heavier

Matthew Mellen
Security architect Palo Alto Networks

Federal officials want healthcare organizations to take breaches seriously, and enormous fines are hammering home the point.

HIPAA September 12

HIPAA September 12
HIT Think How to keep HIPAA compliance efforts up to date

Brian Evans
Senior Managing Consultant IBM Security

Regulations, and their applicability to an organization can change over time, so constant review is crucial for any cross-organizational compliance effort.

HIPAA September 7

HIPAA September 7
HIT Think How to develop a cross-organizational compliance program

Brian Evans
Senior Managing Consultant IBM Security

Providers need a strategy to identify and address their shortcomings; beginning steps include organizational alignment, training and communication.

HIPAA September 6

HIPAA September 6
HIT Think Why the feds are upping the ante by looking at small breaches

Matthew Fisher
Associate Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee, LLP

Frankly, OCR is frustrated with the lack of progress in protecting patient information, and it will use financial penalties to get providers’ attention.

HIPAA August 24

HIPAA August 24

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