Marcie Swenson
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.
CJ Wolf
Recently, a $3.5 Million HIPAA settlement was announced on HHS.gov, “Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) has agreed to pay $3.5 million to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Healthicity
1. United States Files False Claims Act Complaint Against Compounding Pharmacy, Private Equity Firm, and Two Pharmacy Executives Alleging Payment of Kickbacks –
CJ Wolf
Last month the OCR announced a $3.5 million settlement with Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA).
Healthicity
1. Medicare Fails To Recover Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars In Lab Overcharges - “Five years ago, Companion DX Reference Lab hoped to cash in on cutting-edge genetic tests paid for by Medicare.
CJ Wolf
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.
Steve Spearman
On August 4, 2016, the Office of Civil Rights announced a resolution agreement with Advocate Health System, the largest health system in the state of Illinois, which included a $5.5 million civil monetary penalty.
Steve Spearman
Risk analysis is the cornerstone of any HIPAA Security compliance program.
