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Deeper Than the Headlines: OCR Settlements for May 2019
The OCR recently announced its next major HIPAA enforcement settlement
Compliance News Roundup: Penetration Testing
1. Skyline Urology to Pay $1.85 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations of Medicare Overbilling –
Deeper Than the Headlines: Penetration Testing
Have you ever wanted to ask the government, “Well, what about your and your own compliance program?”
Compliance News Roundup: Chiropractic Services
1. Colorado Hospital Pays $111,400 for Failure to Terminate Former Employee’s Access to ePHI -
How to Avoid a 4.3 Million Dollar HIPAA Fine
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is gearing up to pay 4.3 million dollars in fines in civil penalties for HIPAA violations after the OCR accused MD Anderson of violating the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.
Deeper Than the Headlines: Don’t Fail to Perform an Enterprise-Wide HIPAA Security Risk Analysis
Last month the OCR announced a $3.5 million settlement with Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA).
Deeper Than the Headlines: HIPAA Security Risk Analysis
It’s that time of year! Everyone is running around trying to complete their 2017 HIPAA Security Risk Analysis as required under Meaningful Use and/or MACRA.
Compliance News Roundup: When Podiatry is a Real Pain in the Foot
1. Overlooking risks leads to breach, $400,000 settlement - If you’re a compliance officer like me, you already know that overlooking risks will probably lead to a breach.