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Understanding the HIPAA Security Rule: Part III – Administrative Safeguards

In the final post of this blog series, we will cover the Administrative Safeguards required for covered entities as set[…]

HIPAA Training is not HIPAA Compliance

We hear from so many doctors’ and dentists’ offices that they are “HIPAA-compliant” because they have completed the[…]

They all ask for a risk assessment: have you completed yours this year?

Yes, they all ask for a risk assessment. If you, as a healthcare covered entity or a healthcare business associate,[…]

On-site audits to follow OCR Phase 2 HIPAA desk audits

During the OCR/ NIST Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security conference in September[…]

Patients' Right of Access - Get it, Check it, Use it

Patients' right of access to their health information was emphasized by multiple speakers at the annual NIST/ OCR HIPAA[…]

HHS provides humane relief from HIPAA sanctions and penalties after a disaster

In the wake of a severe disaster and/ or a declared emergency, Health and Human Services (HHS) may decide to waive[…]

HIPAA enforcement trends - What is OCR doing?

Iliana Peters recently provided a thorough update of HIPAA enforcement trends as well as a road map to OCR’s current[…]

HIPAA Enforcement - Its already 2017 - Are you ready?

HIPAA Enforcement - Are you ready for 2017? HIPAA enforcement is getting more serious in 2017 – are you ready? Director[…]

HIPAA OCR Enforcement Actions against Business Associates

HHS’ Office for Civil Rights is responsible for enforcing the Privacy and Security Rules on HIPAA covered entities.[…]

OCR Announces Launch of Phase 2 of 2016 HIPAA Audit Program

A new round of federal privacy and security audits will target the covered entities along with their business[…]
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