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Urgent - verify your business associate and subcontractor agreements by this Friday 12513 to qualify for extension

Fox Rothschild LLP
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USA
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January 23 2013

The September 23, 2013 deadline for updating Business Associate Agreements is extended for one year under the Omnibus Rule for covered entities who

This just in: guidance for health care providers, and the omnibus rule

Fox Rothschild LLP
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USA
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January 18 2013

With gun violence and mental health concerns in the headlines, the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services has

OCR announces first "under 500" breach settlement

Fox Rothschild LLP
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USA
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January 4 2013

The first breach settlement announcement of the new year breaks new ground - a $50,000 fine based on theft of a laptop containing 441 patients'

OIG reports shortcomings in EHR incentive oversight

Fox Rothschild LLP
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USA
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November 30 2012

CMS should improve its oversight of its electronic health record incentive program, according to a report by the Office of Inspector General released this month

Another case of snooping prosecuted

Fox Rothschild LLP
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USA
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November 27 2012

Once again, a healthcare worker’s inability to resist the temptation to snoop in her employer's medical records has resulted in criminal prosecution

OIG EHR questionnaire focuses on fraud safeguards

Fox Rothschild LLP
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USA
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November 19 2012

The OIG is conducting a survey of hospitals who have certified the meaningful use of Electronic Health Record (EHR) Technology, with an emphasis on safeguards that protect the EHR systems from fraudulent access or alteration

Known unknowns and data losses

Fox Rothschild LLP
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USA
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November 7 2012

A New England hospital has reported the disappearance of backup tapes containing ultrasound images and personal data of 14,000 patients

A peek behind the OCR Wall of Shame

Fox Rothschild LLP
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USA
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July 17 2012

Ever wonder about those HIPAA breaches that affect less than 500 individuals and don’t get posted on the government website known as the “Wall of Shame”?