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20 Jul

Understanding the California Consumer Privacy Act

HIPAA Exams2021-07-21T19:09:03+00:00

In June of 2018, Governor Jerry Brown signed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) into law. This bill comes on the heels of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), adding additional layers to […]

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20 Jul

Children’s Mercy Hospital Sued in the Wake of Large-Scale Data Breach

HIPAA Exams2021-07-21T19:11:03+00:00

Phishing emails were the culprit behind a giant data breach at Children’s Mercy Hospital that led to the theft of 63,049 patients’ confidential information. Although the federal government has not yet sought action in relation to the breach, […]

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20 Jul

End-User Training is Essential to Keep Your Healthcare Data Safe

HIPAA Exams2021-07-21T04:25:37+00:00

We’ve all heard the saying, “You are only as strong as your weakest link.” In the ever-growing digital world of healthcare, this is a crucial message. Hackers will look to exploit your most vulnerable […]

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20 Jul

Inadequate Safeguards for ePHI Result in $2.2 Million Settlement

HIPAA Exams2021-07-21T04:24:54+00:00

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released a statement pertaining to a settlement with MAPFRE Life Insurance of Puerto Rico. MAPFRE agreed to a $2.2 million […]

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20 Jul

Are Your Business Associate Agreements Up to Date?

HIPAA Exams2022-08-26T14:59:56+00:00

Are Your Business Associate Agreements Up to Date?
If not, learn a lesson from a recent HIPAA settlement.
A press release from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services discussed a potential violation of protected […]

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20 Jul

HIPAA Clarifications Coming as a Result of Twenty-First Century Cures Act

HIPAA Exams2021-07-21T04:35:19+00:00

Shortly before the end of his term on December 13, 2016, President Obama signed the Twenty-First Century Cures Act into law. This legislation, designed to promote medical advancement, also contains several provisions that apply […]

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20 Jul

Fraudulent Prior Authorizations Lead to Sentencing for HIPAA Violation

HIPAA Exams2021-07-21T04:27:25+00:00

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts recently released a statement containing the sentencing details for three former district managers of the pharmaceutical company Warner Chilcott. Landon Eckles of Huntersville, N.C., Timothy […]

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20 Jul

HIPAA Settlement Demonstrates Importance of Timely Breach Notification

HIPAA Exams2021-07-21T04:24:07+00:00

HIPAA legislation requires that when more than 500 individuals are affected by a breach of protected health information (PHI), covered entities are required to notify the individuals, the media, and the U.S. Department of […]

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20 Jul

Proposed Rule to Replace Meaningful Use With Advancing Care Information

HIPAA Exams2021-07-21T04:39:44+00:00

Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services released a set of proposed rules that would replace the current Meaningful Use program for Medicare physicians with the Advancing Care Information program. According to […]

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20 Jul

OCR Issues Alert Regarding Recent Phishing Scam

HIPAA Exams2021-07-21T04:28:13+00:00

The U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is currently conducting Phase 2 of its audit program to assess covered entities and business associates for compliance with the HIPAA […]

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Dr. Kelvas, MD earned her medical degree from Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University.
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