Strong password security is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). Covered entities and business associates that handle patient information must build…
A covered entity refers to a health plan, a healthcare clearinghouse, or a healthcare provider that is involved in the transmission of health information electronically with respect to normal transactions,…
As we move into 2026, HIPAA enforcement shows no sign of slowing. In 2024, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) closed 22 investigations with financial penalties, including multi-million-dollar settlements…
HIPAA violations continue to cost healthcare organizations millions every year. In recent enforcement actions, average penalties issued by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) have crossed $1.5 million per case,…
HIPAA non-compliance fines continue to rise as healthcare data breaches become more frequent and costly. In 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) resolved 22 enforcement actions, the highest enforcement…
HIPAA compliance is not a background activity for healthcare businesses. It has now become a financial planning problem. The OCR enforcement activity was the highest ever recorded in 2024, and…
Unauthorized access to sensitive data results in financial and reputational damage for both individuals and businesses in the healthcare industry. Here is a recent case example supporting this statement. In…