Blog Posts Tagged with "OCR"
Lack of Basic Security Practices Results in $1.7 Million Sanction
July 02, 2012 Added by:Rebecca Herold
“This is OCR’s first HIPAA action against a state agency and we expect organizations to comply with their obligations under these rules regardless of whether they are private or public entities.” Bottom line for all organizations of all sizes: It is wise to learn from the pain of others...
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HIPAA HITECH Breach by a Small Practice: Actual Experience
May 17, 2011 Added by:Jack Anderson
A HIPAA HITECH breach caused by an office burglary resulted in a letter from OCR demanding a large amount of information in a very short time frame. Below are actual quotes from the OCR letter that are as scary as an IRS audit letter...
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HIPAA - HITECH Compliance: Avoid the Wall of Shame
March 24, 2011 Added by:Jack Anderson
Free Webinar on HIPAA and HITECH Compliance: Join us to find out how easy it can be to take your practice from zero to compliant with our easy-to-use online system that combines all the pre-drafted policies, procedures and forms you need plus assistance from a HIPAA compliance expert..
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Multi-Million Dollar HIPAA-HITECH Penalty Issued
February 23, 2011 Added by:Headlines
"Due to their apparent lack of compliance, as well as demonstrable arrogance with regard to dealing with the OCR investigators, Cignet now has the dubious honor of being the poster child for HIPAA/HITECH willful neglect," said privacy expert and Infosec Island contributor Rebecca Herold...
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