By Matthew Fisher – On the heels of recent settlements concerning the use of personal and health information, the Federal Trade Commission is continuing its push on the healthcare front. The latest action is the finalization of changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule.
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By Matthew Fisher – The FTC recently reasserted itself into the privacy discussion when it comes to healthcare information. Given the defined scope of HIPAA that does not cover a number of growing areas where healthcare data can be found, it is important to remember that agencies beyond the HHS OCR can act to require protection.
By Matthew Fisher – The OCR announced yet another settlement action involving the HIPAA Right of Access. It is a reminder that right of access remains a focal point for OCR even though cyberattacks formed the basis for settlements announced earlier in 2024.
By Matthew Fisher – HHS released a final rule that will establish greater alignment between Part 2 (privacy of substance use disorder treatment records) and HIPAA. They kicked off the process with a notice of proposed rulemaking that was published on 12/2/22.
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By Matthew Fisher – It should be well known and understand that the healthcare industry is subject to a variety of laws and regulations that can make operating in the space trickier than other industries. To give both new and experienced individuals a taste of that complexity, three primary laws are often cited as the top priorities to keep in mind.
By Matt Fisher – Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, individuals have the right to request an amendment to their protected health information if there is a concern about the accuracy of the information. The word amendment carries a certain understanding.
By Matt Fisher – The latest volley in the tracking technology saga has now been sent up by the New York Attorney General. Specifically, the New York AG and New York Presbyterian, which is a large academic medical center system in New York, settled allegations about privacy violations stemming from NYP’s use of tracking tools.
By Matt Fisher – The Office for Civil Rights is stepping up its attention to cyberattacks impacting healthcare organizations. After years of attacks impacting operations and the privacy of patient information, OCR is now flexing its HIPAA enforcement muscles on that front.