On October 23-24, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Information Technology Laboratory ...
In a move that underscores the growing urgency around health care cybersecurity, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has released version 3.6 of its ...
In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, protecting patient data has become more challenging than ever. With hospitals, clinics, and healthcare startups shifting toward digital operations, ...
In August, Advocate Health Care Network agreed to pay a $5.55 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR), for multiple HIPAA violations. In ...
HHS’ Office for Civil Rights has released a report that contains the details of the upcoming round two of its HIPAA compliance audit program. OCR auditors will access entity HIPAA compliance efforts ...
This guide includes everything employers need to know about HIPAA requirements, as well as a HIPAA compliance checklist.