Matthew Fisher

Health Innovation January 25, 2017

You’ll Pay for a Delay

By Matt Fisher – The OCR did not wait long into 2017 to issue its first settlement for a HIPAA related breach. The honor for Presence Health came only nine days into the year.

Health Innovation December 19, 2016

Mixing It Up: HIPAA Hybrid Entities

By Matt Fisher – When it comes to HIPAA compliance, no stone can be left unturned. The most recent HIPAA settlement announced by the OCR continues the trend of using settlement agreements to highlight specific areas of HIPAA for compliance.

Health Innovation November 23, 2016

Pagers: Only in Healthcare

By Matt Fisher – Healthcare is often subject to many jokes about the utilization of outdated technology. The old-fashioned pager, or a beeper, is the hallmark example that is most often cited.

Health Innovation October 19, 2016

Spotlight Bright on Business Associates

By Matt Fisher – The HIPAA spotlight is beginning to shine brightly on business associates. Covered entities have long had their time to star, so it is only fair to share the stage now. It is likely that covered entities are only too happy to have the Office for Civil Rights and others focus attention on business associates with all the consequences that come with such attention.