Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

The policyholder data was password protected but not encrypted, in violation of HIPAA and HITECH. 150,000 in civil penalties are suspended pending Horizon’s compliance with the terms of the settlement.

Insurance 45

Insurance Privacy Encryption Passwords 45

Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 2, 2011

Susan McAndrew, the Deputy Director for Health Information Privacy at OCR, provided an overview of the audit program, noting that it stemmed from Section 13411 of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (“HITECH”) Act. The audits will be composed of preliminary reviews, surveys and on-site inspections.

Compliance 40

Compliance Privacy Risk Security 40

DLA Piper Privacy Matters

MARCH 18, 2021

The VCDPA does not apply to the following types of entities: Virginia state agencies; financial institutions or data subject to Title V of GLBA; covered entities or business associates governed by HHS’s HIPAA and HITECH rules; nonprofits; or higher education institutions. Key provisions. business-to-business) or employment context.

Personal data 59

Personal data Sales GDPR Privacy 59

Hunton Privacy

JANUARY 25, 2013

On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (“HHS’”) Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) released its long-anticipated megarule (“Omnibus Rule”) amending the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Breach Notification and Enforcement Rules. Expanded Pool of Business Associates and Enhanced Requirements.

Compliance 45

Compliance Communications Privacy Sales 45

HIPAA

MARCH 26, 2013

Here are comments from the preamble of the Final Rule pertaining to the effective and compliance dates: “The final rule is effective on March 26, 2013. However, we believe not only that providing a 180-day compliance period best comports with section 1175(b)(2) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.

Compliance 28

Compliance Privacy Security Access 28

HIPAA

MARCH 26, 2013

Here are comments from the preamble of the Final Rule pertaining to the effective and compliance dates: “The final rule is effective on March 26, 2013. However, we believe not only that providing a 180-day compliance period best comports with section 1175(b)(2) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.

Compliance 28

Compliance Privacy Security Access 28

HIPAA

MARCH 26, 2013

Here are comments from the preamble of the Final Rule pertaining to the effective and compliance dates: “The final rule is effective on March 26, 2013. However, we believe not only that providing a 180-day compliance period best comports with section 1175(b)(2) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.

Compliance 28

Compliance Privacy Security Access 28

Hunton Privacy

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

The HITECH Act’s business associate provisions require business associates to implement the information security safeguards specified by the HIPAA Security Rule, and comply with certain requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Please see our client alert on HITECH compliance for more information.

Privacy 40

Privacy Compliance Information Security Security 40

Hunton Privacy

MAY 14, 2010

Prior to 2009, HHS divided civil enforcement responsibility for HIPAA between OCR, which enforced the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”), which enforced the HIPAA Security Rule.

Security 40

Security CMS Compliance Privacy 40

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (the “HITECH Act”), which was signed into law in February 2009 as part of the economic stimulus package, substantially impacts requirements imposed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).

Insurance 40

Insurance Compliance Privacy Security 40

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

(“MEEI”) for potential violations of the HIPAA Security Rule. Following the submission of a breach report to OCR as required by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (“HITECH”) Act, OCR began an investigation.

Compliance 40

Compliance Risk Privacy Access 40

Hunton Privacy

MARCH 14, 2012

On March 13, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced that it had settled the first case related to the HITECH Act Breach Notification Rule. BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee (“BCBS Tennessee”) agreed to pay $1.5

Compliance 40

Compliance Access Risk Security 40

Hunton Privacy

JUNE 27, 2012

million settlement with the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services (“DHSS”) for violations of the HIPAA Security Rule. This is the first HIPAA enforcement action taken by HHS against a state agency. On June 26, 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced a resolution agreement and $1.7

Computer and Electronics 40

Computer and Electronics Encryption Risk Compliance 40

Hunton Privacy

OCTOBER 4, 2010

The American Hospital Association (“AHA”) suggested that HHS should continue to require the Secretary of HHS to attempt to resolve a complaint or compliance review through informal means, instead of making the informal resolution process optional. Some highlights from the comments are outlined below. Enforcement Rule.

Privacy 40

Privacy Security Compliance Insurance 40

Hunton Privacy

AUGUST 28, 2009

The FTC Final Rule does not apply to covered entities or business associates as defined under regulations promulgated pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”). Full compliance is required by February 22, 2010.

Insurance 40

Insurance Compliance Encryption Information Security 40

Data Matters

MAY 6, 2022

Digital health companies should take note of new data privacy and security developments under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that can affect product planning and customer negotiations. What is Digital Health? The examples go on and on.

Risk 88

Risk Cybersecurity Insurance Authentication 88

IBM Big Data Hub

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Regulatory Compliance : Just like healthcare organizations, medical device manufacturers must adhere to strict regulatory guidelines, such as the FDA’s Quality System Regulation (QSR). Data Protection : Through UEM, sensitive data can be encrypted and protected, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.

Risk 85

Risk Cybersecurity Data breaches Compliance 85

IG Guru

JUNE 19, 2019

The post New HHS Fact Sheet on Direct Liability of Business Associates under HIPAA appeared first on IG GURU.

Compliance 40

Compliance Privacy Security Records Management 40

Hunton Privacy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

PHI : The bill expands the category of exempted protected health information (“PHI”) governed by HIPAA and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act to include PHI collected by both covered entities and business associates. CCPA §§ 1798.145(e), (f)). CCPA § 1798.145(c)(1)(B)).

Privacy 49

Privacy Data collection Sales Data breaches 49

Shoreline Records Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

We know and understand that the safety and security of the medical charts are important to every physician, which is why we follow the proper HIPAA and HITECH compliance that is needed to securely store any patient chart and efficiently keep track of all medical charts.

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Paper Insurance Compliance Security 26

Shoreline Records Management

AUGUST 4, 2020

We know and understand that the safety and security of the medical charts are important to every physician, which is why we follow the proper HIPAA and HITECH compliance that is needed to securely store any patient chart and efficiently keep track of all medical charts.

Paper 26

Paper Insurance Compliance Security 26

The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — HIPAA — has undergone some massive changes in the past few years to minimize the burden of healthcare entities. Despite these efforts, covered-entities and business associates continue to find HIPAA to be overwhelming and extensive, to say the least.

Energy and Utilities 149

Energy and Utilities Security Compliance Cybersecurity 149

Hunton Privacy

MAY 24, 2010

” As previously discussed on this blog, OCR has announced an uptick in HIPAA Security Rule enforcement and issued draft guidance regarding the “risk analysis” implementation specification in the Security Rule.

Risk 40

Risk Data breaches Security IT 40

Data Matters

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Protect against unauthorized access to and acquisition of information that is likely to result in a material risk of identity theft or fraud. The Ohio law thus expressly recognizes and endorses the US sectoral approach to privacy regulation for certain particular industries.

Data breaches 92

Data breaches Cybersecurity Information Security Risk 92