Another HIPAA Compliance Violation Conviction! HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
On January 18, 2013, a federal district judge sentenced Dale Monroe II to 12 months and one day in federal prison for having sold thousands .. read more
Compliance Hit: Expanded Liability for Business Associates’ Breaches: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
The HITECH Act expanded the liability of business associates in a number of ways, primarily by making them face the same civil and criminal liability .. read more
Risk Analysis Change for Breach Notification: HIPAA & HITECH Act Blog by Jonathan P. Tomes
On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS’”) released its draft long-anticipated Omnibus Rule amending the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Breach Notification .. read more
New Resource Posted for Premium Members
The $1 million settlement by Massachusetts General for what has come to be known as the “Million Dollar Subway Ride,” for the loss of paper .. read more
It’s a HIPAA Breach. Now What?
Again, as promised, what follows are the answers to questions 9 and 10 posed in the previous blog item posted November 19, 2012, and titled .. read more
Yes, It’s a HIPAA Breach
As promised, what follows are the answers to the questions posed in the previous blog item posted November 6, 2012, and titled “Is It a .. read more
Is It a HIPAA Breach?
I thought that I would try something different for this blog post. I’m going to describe a common HIPAA potential breach and ask questions about .. read more
Is It a HIPAA Breach?
I thought that I would try something different for this blog post. I’m going to describe a common HIPAA potential breach and ask questions about .. read more
Another $1.5 Million HIPAA Hit!
The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (“MEEI”) and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc. (“MEEA”) (hereinafter collectively referred to as “MEEI”), each of which is .. read more
New Sample Fundraising Policy Posted in Premium Member Section
I just posted a new sample fundraising policy in the Premium Member section of this website at www.veteranspress.com. The HITECH Act strengthened HIPAA’s patient protection .. read more
