3 Benefits of Conducting a Technology Audit

When was the last time you conducted a comprehensive technology audit? If it’s been a while or hasn’t happened at all, you’re probably vulnerable to a cyberattack. Cybercrime shows no signs of slowing down and is expected to cost the world $10.5 trillion per year by 2025.*  Are you confident that your organization is secure …

HIPAA Enforcement Action: Wake Health Medical Group Resolution Agreement and Corrective Action Plan

From the HHS site “Wake Health Medical Group, a provider of primary care and other health care services in Raleigh, NC, has agreed to take corrective actions and has paid OCR $10,000 to settle a potential violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s right of access standard. “ Resolution Agreement 

HIPPA Enforcement Action: Dr. Robert Glaser Notice of Proposed Determination and Notice of Final Determination.

From the HHS site “Dr. Robert Glaser, a cardiovascular disease and internal medicine doctor in New Hyde Park, NY, did not cooperate with OCR’s investigation or respond to OCR’s data requests after failing to provide a patient with a copy of their medical record. Dr. Glaser waived his right to a hearing and did not …

HIPAA Enforcement Action: Rainrock Treatment Center, LLC dba Monte Nido Rainrock (“Monte Nido”) Resolution Agreement and Corrective Action Plan

From the HHS site “Rainrock Treatment Center, LLC dba Monte Nido Rainrock (“Monte Nido”), a licensed provider of residential eating disorder treatment services in Eugene, OR, has taken corrective actions including one year of monitoring and has paid OCR $160,000 to settle a potential violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s right of access standard.” Resolution …

HIPAA Enforcement Action: Denver Retina Center Resolution Agreement and Correction Action Plan

From the HHS site “Denver Retina Center, a provider of ophthalmological services in Denver, CO, has agreed to take corrective actions that includes one year of monitoring and has paid OCR $30,000 to settle a potential violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s right of access standard;” RESOLUTION AGREEMENT 

HIPAA Enforcement Action: Advanced Spine & Pain Management (ASPM) Resolution Agreement and Correction Action Plan

From the HHS site “Advanced Spine & Pain Management (ASPM), which provides management and treatment of chronic pain services in Cincinnati and Springboro, Ohio, has agreed to take corrective actions that include two years of monitoring, and has paid OCR $32,150 to settle a potential violation of the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s right of access standard;” …

HIPAA Enforcement Action: OCR Resolves Twentieth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative with $80,000 Settlement 

From the HHS site “The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announces the resolution of its twentieth investigation in its HIPAA Right of Access Initiative.  OCR created this initiative to support individuals’ right to timely access their health records at a reasonable cost under the HIPAA Privacy …

HIPPA Enforcement Action: OCR Settles Nineteenth Investigation in HIPPA Right of Access Initiative.

From the HHS site “The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced its nineteenth settlement of an enforcement action in its HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, which supports individuals’ right to timely access their health records at a reasonable cost under the HIPAA Privacy Rule. The …

HIPAA Enforcement Action: Clinical Laboratory Pays $25,000 to Settle Potential HIPAA Security Rule Violations 

From the HHS site “Peachstate Health Management, LLC, doing business as AEON Clinical Laboratories (Peachstate), has agreed to pay $25,000 to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and to implement a corrective action plan to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability …

HIPAA Enforcement Action: OCR Settles Eighteenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative 

From the HHS site “The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announces its eighteenth settlement of an enforcement action in its HIPAA Right of Access Initiative. OCR announced this initiative to support individuals’ right to timely access of their health records at a reasonable cost under the …