Breach Report Begets Settlement - Health IT Answers

Breach Report Begets Settlement - Health IT Answers

By Matt Fisher - Whenever an entity subject to HIPAA experiences a data breach, notification must be given to the Office for Civil Rights. Once OCR receives notification of a breach, an investigation will typically follow. That combination is a sure way for broader issues to be uncovered. That is the scenario that played out in the most recent settlement announced by OCR. The post Breach Report Begets Settlement appeared first on Health IT Answe…

HIPAA Enforcement: What Every Healthcare Practice Needs to Know - HIPAA Secure Now!

HIPAA enforcement isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about protecting patient trust and sustaining your business. For small and midsize healthcare organizations, understanding how the enforcement process works—and how recent audit trends affect you—is essential for staying secure and compliant. In this post, we’ll demystify the HIPAA enforcement process, highlight the recent rise in random audits, and explain how you can safeguard your practic…