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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N Ferguson issued a letter on March 31 addressing the U.S. Trustee overseeing 23andMe’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy, highlighting concerns about the potential …
FTC Sounds Alarm on 23andMe Bankruptcy: Privacy Fears Loom Over Genetic Data Sale 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. — The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released two reports to Congress detailing the state of compliance with the …
HHS Reports Highlight Ongoing Struggle with Healthcare Data Breaches and HIPAA Compliance 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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As cyber threats in the healthcare sector continue to escalate, a stark reminder emerges with the settlement of a malicious insider cybersecurity investigation involving Montefiore Medical Center. …
Unforeseen Insider Cyber Attack Costs NYC Non-profit Hospital $4.75 Million in HHS Settlement Read More