Bill of Health

JANUARY 23, 2023

Yet not until the end of the Ebola outbreak of 2014-2016 was a vaccine produced — by a German private laboratory — based on research done in the Public Health Department of Canada. Recent history might suggest otherwise. Biosafety Level Four labs studying Ebola, for instance, have been operational for over twenty years.

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Compliancy Group

MARCH 7, 2025

The enforcement action culminating in the right of access civil monetary penalty being imposed against OHSU, constitutes the 53rd right of access enforcement action brought under the 2019 Right of Access enforcement initiative, announced then by OCR to strengthen compliance with the right of access standard.

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HIPAA Journal

JULY 15, 2022

In addition to the financial penalty, OSU-CHS has agreed to implement a corrective action plan to resolve all areas of non-compliance identified by OCR and will be closely monitored for compliance with the corrective action plan and the HIPAA Rules for two years. 164.502(a).

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

You can view our H1, 2024 Report here.You can also receive a free copy of our HIPAA Compliance Checklist to understand your organization’s responsibilities under HIPAA. Check back regularly to get the latest healthcare data breach statistics and healthcare data breach trends. These figures are adjusted annually for inflation.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Protecting these organizations from cybercriminals while staying in compliance with federal law can prove to be a daunting task but there are several steps hospital systems across the country are taking to help protect their data and their patients from these bad actors.

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Bill of Health

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Because of airlines’ legal obligations to mitigate the risk of in-flight infectious disease transmission, in 2016 I suggested that they could require vaccination, where safe and effective vaccines were widely available. By Christopher Robertson. Do airlines have legal obligations to manage the risk of in-flight infections?

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 13, 2022

In 2016, the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) resulted in new regulations that fundamentally changed the way deidentified patient data is accessed and utilized. This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. However, data quality […].

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Compliancy Group

JUNE 21, 2024

There seems to be a gap between chiropractic services and positive compliance outcomes. This is why an OIG compliance manual for chiropractors is essential. Fraud and abuse reduction is only the start of the benefits that derive from having the right compliance program in place.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A "consistent, transparent compliance and enforcement mechanisms" must also be established. THE LARGER CONTEXT The APAC remote care market, which is further segmented into telemedicine, health IT and analytics, and mobile health, has seen 15% annual growth since 2016; it can still grow to 20% each year until 2031, the report noted.

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Compliancy Group

JULY 15, 2022

A 2016 hacking incident that hit Oklahoma State University’s Center for Health Sciences has led to an $875,000 HIPAA breach fine settlement to address potential violations. Hackers first gained access to a web server containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of as many as 279,865 individuals on March 9, 2016.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Department of Labor (DOL) has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that revises the current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations concerning representatives of employees that can accompany the OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO) during workplace inspections.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

Tell the readers about your career in the healthcare industry I have been building marketing software for years and focused on healthcare marketing software beginning in 2016. Healthcare is a highly regulated industry, and ensuring compliance and data security is paramount. When did you first get involved with HIPAA compliance?

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 12, 2024

OCR investigated the claim and found that from May of 2016 to January of 2019, the ePHI of roughly 1.5 million individuals was made publicly available online and cached by search engines. Inmediata provided the required breach notification to the affected individuals.

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YouCompli

AUGUST 16, 2023

As compliance officers, we are continually placed in a position to influence the actions of others. We conduct investigations, advise leadership, educate staff, and more, and it all plays a significant role in shaping our compliance culture. Always approach a compliance message with consideration of the audience’s point-of-view.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2022

OCR is continuing to enforce compliance with the HIPAA Right of Access, with two of the enforcement actions resolving violations of this important HIPAA provision. The case was settled for $28,000 and Jacob & Associates agreed to a corrective action plan to address all areas of alleged non-compliance. Phillip Igbinadolor, D.M.D. &

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

On July 13, 2016, Banner Health detected a security breach, with the subsequent investigation confirming hackers gained access to its systems on June 17, 2016. OCR will monitor Banner Health for compliance with the CAP for 2 years. states and employs more than 50,000 individuals.

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HIPAA Journal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Care Health Plan to assess the state of HIPAA compliance, the first of which was in response to a media report about impermissible disclosures of protected health information (PHI) via its member portal and the second was in response to a breach that was reported to OCR involving the PHI of 1,498 members. OCR informed L.A. In March 2019, L.A.

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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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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Similar to other states, maintaining healthcare compliance in Florida State involves meeting state-specific regulations and requirements. This post offers an overview of must-know compliance requirements for Florida. These laws define medical marijuana, regulate its use, and oversee licensed dispensaries.

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The Health Law Firm

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its 2016 Annual Work Plan (Work Plan) on November 2, 2015, with an effective date of October 1, 2015. The 2016 Work Plan identifies the new and ongoing investigative, enforcement and compliance activities that the OIG will undertake.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Nestled among Massachusetts’ historic landmarks and vibrant communities, lies a challenging yet critical aspect for healthcare professionals: navigating the intricate maze of healthcare compliance regulations. This article reveals the must-knows for confidently achieving compliance in Massachusetts.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Just like all states, Pennsylvania has its own distinct healthcare regulations and requirements that compliance teams need to consider. Read on for insights into the essential aspects of healthcare compliance in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine is responsible for regulating medical provider licensing requirements.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 24, 2023

24, 2023 –– YouCompli , a leading provider of SaaS healthcare compliance solutions, today announced it has added two of the compliance industry’s best-known and most respected professionals to its Advisory Board. Roy also is a former Mayo Clinic administrator, consultant, and compliance officer. PITTSBURGH –– OCT.

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MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The landscape of healthcare compliance in Tennessee is marked by distinct rules and regulations that must be adhered to by organizations across the state. This article serves as a comprehensive primer, highlighting the key elements of healthcare compliance that are specific to Tennessee.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 2, 2024

Get Certified American Medical Compliance (AMC) is a leader in the industry for compliance, Billing, and HR solutions. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC). To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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YouCompli

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

As compliance officers, we are continually placed in a position to influence the actions of others and help shape our organization’s compliance culture. One way to change that perception is to avoid creating “gotcha” moments when you’re working on a compliance-related matter. Here are four tips that will help.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Get Certified American Medical Compliance (AMC) is a leader in the industry for compliance, Billing, and HR solutions. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC). Languages: American English Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment. It allows you to eat comfortably.

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Total HIPAA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

This was due to a breach in their web server that contained PHI that dated back to March 2016. As justification, the medical center stated that they were unaware of the breach that occurred in 2016. Well, this is just one of many real-life examples proving just how important it is to have a robust HIPAA compliance plan.

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HIPAA Journal

AUGUST 1, 2023

Penalties for OSHA Violations From 1970 until 2016, the penalties for OSHA violation penalties were not much of a deterrent for employers that willfully or repeatedly violated OSHA. The penalty structure was changed in 2016 and is now adjusted for inflation each year. The post What are the OSHA Violation Types?

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Health Blawg

JANUARY 9, 2018

Last month, the Health Care Compliance Association published a story stating that CMS had sent emails to two different hospitals stating that text messaging (including secure messaging services) is verboten. CMS has a communications problem. Fear not, gentle reader. most hospitals). CMS has a communications problem. Fear not, gentle reader.

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HealthIT Answers

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Chris Emper - In December 2016, the U.S. Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act, in part to mandate that different EHR systems, hospitals, and physician groups share patient data in compliance with new information blocking rules.

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YouCompli

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the business of healthcare, promoting a culture of compliance is not merely a goal – it’s a necessity. That said, implementing compliance policies or appointing an individual to be the compliance officer is not enough. To pull that off, the organization needs to have a culture of compliance that is contagious.

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Verisys

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Everything You Need To Know About OFAC+ Compliance The U.S. Overlooking OFAC compliance can be risky to your organization. If your healthcare organization has exposure to vendors, providers, or employees who are foreign entities, it is critical to understand OFAC compliance and be proactive in mitigating risk.

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YouCompli

JUNE 20, 2023

Three Ways to Create and Maintain a Healthy Compliance Culture Jay Anstine is a compliance professional and consultant in Colorado. He is writing a series of articles on compliance culture for the YouCompli blog.   The Compliance department can’t own culture. I think I’ve said that a few times on this blog!

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Provider Trust

MAY 18, 2022

What the HHS-OIG says about vendor compliance. Additionally, check out this HHS-OIG 2016 report, Medicare: Vulnerabilities Related to Provider Enrollment and Ownership Disclosure , which revealed “vulnerabilities that could allow potentially fraudulent providers to enroll in the Medicare program.”. Case Study: S. Martino-Fleming v.

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YouCompli

AUGUST 2, 2023

As compliance officers, we talk a lot about the factors that directly influence a culture of compliance in our organizations. But we don’t spend nearly as much time on elements that affect compliance culture more indirectly.  non-medical factors that influence patients’ health outcomes) can influence compliance rates.

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American Medical Compliance

JUNE 21, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimated that improper payments in the Medicare and Medicaid programs exceeded $100 billion from 2016 to 2023. The post Healthcare Providers’ Role in Preventing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse appeared first on American Medical Compliance.

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