Avoid costly audits and investigations with strong HIPAA compliance. OCR enforcement is focused on Risk Analysis and ransomware prevention.| The HIPAA E-Tool
The UnitedHealth Group holds the record for the largest healthcare data breach in history. The 2024 data breach at Change Healthcare, a UHG subsidiary, affected over 190 million individuals. UHG recently revised that number upward to 192.7 million, according to a letter Change Healthcare sent to New Hampshire's attorney general. UnitedHealth Group is facing scrutiny [...]| The HIPAA E-Tool
A jury decided that Meta violated California privacy law by using consumers' private health information for commercial purposes without consent.| The HIPAA E-Tool
BJC HealthCare (BJC) has agreed to pay up to $9.25 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging that it disclosed patients' protected health information (PHI) to third parties without the patients' knowledge or consent. Patients who used the BJC portal, MyChart, from June 2017 through August 2022 are eligible to obtain a cash payment [...]| The HIPAA E-Tool
The Integrated Oncology Network was hacked via a phishing email in December and now faces HIPAA investigations and breach of privacy lawsuits.| The HIPAA E-Tool
The latest HIPAA enforcement action, against Deer Oaks, a behavioral health provider, underscores the importance of conducting a thorough HIPAA risk analysis. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Deer Oaks – The Behavioral Health Solution (Deer Oaks), a behavioral health provider, resolving [...]| The HIPAA E-Tool
High-pressure tactics are fueling healthcare fraud attacks on patients and providers. Learn how to recognize and fight back against cybercrime.| The HIPAA E-Tool
The latest HIPAA enforcement action from the Trump administration underscores the importance of a thorough HIPAA risk analysis every year.| The HIPAA E-Tool
A Security Rule update is coming, and you can prepare now to get ahead of the changes by strengthening your cybersecurity practices today.| The HIPAA E-Tool
The keys to success for HIPAA compliance start with four core concepts but expand to fit your unique situation. Seek improvement, not perfection.| The HIPAA E-Tool
This HIPAA training outline covers all the key topics and will boost your confidence, whether you are starting new or improving existing training.| The HIPAA E-Tool