UMC Health Confirms September Ransomware Attack and Notifies Impacted Patients
UMC Health System began informing patients about the exposure of some of their protected health information [...]
HIPAA News
Welcome to the HIPAA News section of our blog, your go-to resource for staying up-to-date on all things related to HIPAA compliance and healthcare data privacy. In this section, you’ll find the latest news, regulatory updates, and industry trends that impact HIPAA compliance across the healthcare and business landscape.
We provide in-depth analysis of new HIPAA regulations, enforcement actions, and legal developments to help your organization stay compliant with ever-evolving privacy and security requirements. Our expert insights aim to break down complex topics into actionable advice, ensuring that you’re well-informed about how changes in the law may affect your operations.
Whether you’re a healthcare provider, business associate, or an IT professional responsible for data security, our HIPAA News category is designed to give you the knowledge and tools you need to navigate the complexities of HIPAA. From best practices to case studies and expert commentary, we offer a comprehensive view of the HIPAA landscape to help you protect patient information and maintain compliance.
Change Healthcare’s Clearinghouse Services Available Now After the February Ransomware Attack
Change Healthcare has reported the complete restoration of its clearinghouse services after encountering a [...]
Updated Security Risk Assessment Tool Released by OCR
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) presently has an enforcement [...]
1.8 Million Individuals Impacted by Ransomware Attack on Summit Pathology
Summit Pathology Laboratories, Inc. based in Colorado reported a data breach to the HHS’ Office for Civil [...]
161K-Record Data Breach Reported by Long Island Plastic Surgical Group
New York-based Long Island Plastic Surgical Group reported a hacking incident to the HHS’ Office for Civil [...]
HHS Faces Lawsuit to Stop the Reproductive Health Care Privacy Rule Enforcement
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR), OCR Director Melanie Fontes Rainer, the Department of Health and Human [...]
OCR Imposes $70,000 Civil Monetary Penalty on Gums Dental Care for HIPAA Right of Access Violation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reported the 9th [...]
Supreme Court Declines Biden Administration’s Appeal in Texas Emergency Abortion Case
The Supreme Court refused to review the Biden Administration’s appeal seeking to reverse a lower court [...]
New Cybersecurity Standards Proposed for Healthcare with Stricter Enforcement
Two Democratic Senators have proposed legislation to strengthen cybersecurity in the healthcare sector by [...]
Learning From the Change Healthcare Attack and Steps to Prevent Future Breaches
The attack on Change Healthcare has become a cautionary tale, prompting healthcare organizations to [...]
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