HIPAA News

The breach notification rule is an important factor of HIPAA. It sets specific requirements for covered [...]

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) holds the responsibility for enforcing the HIPAA Security Rule, which [...]

HIPAA violations can have significant consequences for both individuals and organizations found to be [...]

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, became law on August 21, 1996. It was signed [...]

HIPAA was created by the United States Congress. HIPAA emerged as a response to the need for comprehensive [...]

A HIPAA violation refers to any act or omission that contravenes the requirements and provisions outlined in [...]

Hopefully, all those who work in the healthcare industry will be aware of their duties under HIPAA. [...]

Intentionally breaching PHI (protected health information) security can result in criminal penalties, which [...]

To ensure HIPAA compliance companies must maintain privacy and security within the organization. This [...]

HIPAA focuses on safeguarding patient privacy and the security of health information while promoting health [...]