HHS Settles with Comprehensive Neurology Over HIPAA Violations Stemming from Ransomware Attack

HHS Settles with Comprehensive Neurology Over HIPAA Violations Stemming from Ransomware Attack

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement with Comprehensive Neurology, PC (Comprehensive), a New York-based neurology practice, following a ransomware attack that exposed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 6,800 individuals. The breach highlights ongoing concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the healthcare industry. The settlement…

What is HIPAA Compliance? - Doctors Business Network

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, commonly referred to as HIPAA, sets forth policies that protect the way patient’s medical information is stored and shared. Federal Law requires your medical practice to be HIPAA compliant. This means that the way you protect patient’s medical records and other information adheres to HIPAA standards. In order to be HIPAA compliant, you must: Analyze the vulnerability of patient’s electron…