January 2013 - ComplianceJunction

HIPAA Omnibus Rule Increase Breach Penalties

January 25, 2013 HIPAA News Comments Off

Financial sanctions for healthcare organizations found in breach of HIPAA regulations are to be raised substantially as part of the HIPAA Omnibus Rule, which will also be applied to business associates and their subcontractors. The […]

50K Penalty After 441-Patient HIPAA Breach

January 3, 2013 HIPAA News Comments Off

According to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, healthcare organizations must report data violations involving more than 500 people to the Office of Civil Rights and financial sanctions apply for HIPAA breaches; however […]