Waterford woman charged in privacy case - TheDay.com

Waterford woman charged in privacy case TheDay.com The case, according to a privacy rights advocacy group, illustrates a weakness in the federal patient privacy law commonly known as HIPAA - for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. That weakness is being addressed in changes to the ...

Feds Step Up HIPAA Compliance Audits - Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Law Tribune

Feds Step Up HIPAA Compliance Audits Connecticut Law Tribune By MICHELLE WILCOX DeBARGE and JODY ERDFARB The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has fundamentally changed the health care industry's privacy and security practices. However, the federal government's enforcement efforts ... When HIPAA Is Not Enough: Tougher Texas Privacy LawsLaw360 (subscription) all 2 news articles »

HHS begins HIPAA privacy and security audits - Chiropractic Economics

HHS begins HIPAA privacy and security audits Chiropractic Economics As you may recall, the HITECH Act required Health and Human Services (HHS), the federal agency in charge of administering HIPAA, to affirmatively conduct periodic audits to ensure that covered entities and business associates are complying with HIPAA's ... KPMG Official Describes Early Audit Results, What to Expect If You're SelectedAtlantic Information Services, Inc. all 2 news articles »

HIPAA changes could put tech companies on the hook - Mass High Tech

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HIPAA changes could put tech companies on the hook Mass High Tech ... proposed modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement and Breach Notification Rules - part of the so-called HITECH Act - were sent to the federal Office of Management and Budget in March, the final step in the new rules becoming final. HIPAA changes could put health IT companies on the hookBoston Business Journal Social Media Poses Potential Patient Privacy Violations for PhysiciansThe Hospitalist Online all 10 news articles »

Independent HIPAA Audit and BAA Prompts Ballard Benefit Works to Select Online ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Independent HIPAA Audit and BAA Prompts Ballard Benefit Works to Select Online ... MarketWatch (press release) In addition, they were required to adhere to all HIPAA privacy and security regulations. While searching for a HIPAA compliant cloud provider that would meet their high standards, Ballard Benefit Works found many companies claiming to be HIPAA ... When Complying With HIPAA Is Not Enough: Tough New Medical Privacy Laws Are In ...Mondaq News Alerts (registration) all 8 news articles »