Health IT Security and Compliance

More HIPAA Access Issues

By Matt Fisher – The HHS Office for Civil Rights continues to pursue enforcement actions when alleged non-compliance occurs following a right of access request. Not every settlement provides the same degree of insight or ability to follow OCR’s line of thinking though. That is the case stemming from the latest civil monetary penalty announced by OCR.

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Securing Healthcare: The Urgent Need for Cyber Resilience

By Chuck Suitor – Picture a hospital where the power is out, patient records are inaccessible, and life-saving equipment has stopped functioning. This scenario could become a reality if we don’t take immediate action. Cyberattacks have evolved beyond mere data theft; they now pose a direct threat to patient safety and the integrity of our healthcare system.


Ignore OCR at Your Own Risk

By Matt Fisher – The Office for Civil Rights announced the latest in its ongoing series of settlements or penalties stemming from individual right of access issues under HIPAA on October 17, 2024, which also happens to be the fiftieth such settlement.