On January 6, 2025, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking ...

Arguably all health information is sensitive. But some health data is regarded as especially sensitive, either through the ...

“But the goal should always be to foster deeper understanding and acceptance, and mediate a position that is acceptable to most,” he noted. “This will help ensure that changes can strengthen ...

Branding agencies are crucial in helping doctors and hospitals develop and maintain a HIPAA-compliant online presence. By understanding the unique compliance requirements of the healthcare industry, ...

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Presidential inaugurations show the world America’s orderly, peaceful transfer of power, which is the hallmark of America’s system of government. Because the United States was born after a ...

The Proposed Rule would modify the HIPAA Security Rule’s standards for protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI) to address changes impacting cybersecurity since the rule’s ...

Hollywood, Fla.-based Memorial Healthcare System will pay $60,000 to resolve allegations of violating the HIPAA Privacy Rule by failing to provide a patient with ...