Healthicity Blog

HIPAA fines have been known to decimate an organization's finances. Just this month, MD Anderson was slammed with a devastating $4.3 million fine for violating the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules by failing to encrypt many of its devices. 

According to a recent post on Justice.gov, “A Detroit, Michigan-area doctor was sentenced to 72 months in prison today for his role in a $10.4 million conspiracy to defraud the Medicare program.”

“Although compliance program design is not a “one size fits all” issue, Boards are expected to put forth a meaningful effort....”.

We all know the value of getting your board on board with compliance.