HIPAA Journal

APRIL 26, 2022

In 1996, the passage of HIPAA gave the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) the authority to impose financial penalties for violations of the Administrative Simplification provisions (see Sections 1176 and 1177 ). The HIPAA Enforcement Rule takes Shape.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The maximum penalty for violating HIPAA is currently $1,919,173 (September 2022). When Congress passed HIPAA in 1996, it set the maximum penalty for violating HIPAA at $100 per violation with an annual cap of $25,000. The Penalties for Violating HIPAA Change after Review. Minimum Penalty per Violation.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Penalties for HIPAA violations can be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. In addition to financial penalties, covered entities are required to adopt a corrective action plan to bring policies and procedures up to the standards demanded by HIPAA. .

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

What is HIPAA? HIPAA is an acronym for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. So how did HIPAA evolve from being a vehicle for improving the portability and continuity of health insurance coverage to being one of the most comprehensive and detailed federal privacy laws? What is HIPAA Title II?

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MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations and standards isn’t just a legal requirement; it’s a crucial element in upholding patient safety, data security, and the overall integrity of healthcare practices. Hear more on compliance essentials from a panel of expert healthcare surveyors. Why Is Healthcare Compliance Important?

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 8, 2022

A lengthy privacy violation has been detected by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCU Health) that potentially started on January 4, 2006. It is also possible that the information was provided to individuals who exercised their right under HIPAA to obtain a copy of their health information. 31, 2020, and May 26, 2022.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

In 2006, New York passed Timothy’s Law, the first state mental health parity law. The outcomes of these evaluations will show plans where they are failing to meet MHPAEA requirements, and where they will need to make changes to come into compliance. How Can Compliancy Group’s Solution Help Mental Health Practitioners?

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