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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a settlement with Deer Oaks – The Behavioral Health Solution, a …
HHS Reaches $225,000 Settlement With Deer Oaks Over HIPAA Violations and Data Breaches Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has reached a settlement with Comstar, LLC, a Massachusetts-based billing and collection company for …
Massive HIPAA Breach Exposes Over 500,000 Patients – Comstar Held Accountable Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement with California-based PIH Health, Inc. for potential violations of …
HHS Settles with PIH Health Over HIPAA Violations Following Phishing Attack Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a settlement with Illinois-based Health Fitness Corporation, a provider of wellness …
Massive Health Data Breach Exposed! Feds Crack Down on Wellness Firm in HIPAA Scandal Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has imposed a $200,000 civil monetary penalty on Oregon Health & …
HHS Hits OHSU With $200K Penalty for Failing Patients’ Right to Access Medical Records Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. healthcare system is under siege, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is stepping up its defenses. On Friday, HHS, through its Office …
HHS Unveils Sweeping Cybersecurity Proposal to Defend U.S. Healthcare from Growing Threats Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached a $250,000 settlement with Inmediata Health Group, LLC following findings of potential …
HHS Settles with Health Group Over HIPAA Breach Affecting 1.5 Million Individuals Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has reached a resolution agreement with Holy Redeemer Family Medicine, a Pennsylvania-based healthcare provider, …
HHS OCR Secures Settlement with Holy Redeemer Family Medicine Over HIPAA Privacy Rule Violation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the digital landscape of health care, a ransom attack is not an unlikely tale of science fiction, but a prevalent threat for many providers. The U.S. …
A Wake-Up Call for Health Cybersecurity: Heritage Valley’s $950k Settlement Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move to strengthen patient confidentiality and improve care for those struggling with substance use disorders (SUD), the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) …
New Rule Enhances Patient Confidentiality in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Read More