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HHS secures $175,000 HIPAA settlement over phishing ransomware breach
The case underscores HHS’s growing focus on business associates and the Risk Analysis Enforcement Initiative.
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HHS FAQs clarify health information disclosure rules
New detail confirms that patient information under HIPAA can be shared by health providers and also reaffirms broad data access rights by patients.
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White House and tech leaders unveil healthcare technology initiative
More than 60 tech companies pledge to work on interoperability and more user-friendly apps to create a more efficient healthcare experience for patients.
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DOJ and HHS announce False Claims Act Working Group
Collaboration aims to advance both departments’ priority enforcement areas by sharing resources in pursuing False Claims Act violations.
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HHS settles with Comstar over cyber risk analysis failures
An investigation found that lapses in risk assessment contributed to a massive ransomware breach at the ambulance billing service.
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Drug prices in executive and legislative cross-hairs
The rising cost of prescription drugs is a concern for patients, healthcare providers and policymakers, but crafting a solution without undermining industry confidence is tricky.
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HHS settles HIPAA Security Rule investigation with Health Fitness Corp
Thousands of customers affected by breach that led to personal health information becoming discoverable online.
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HHS investigates med schools and hospitals under EO banning DEI programs
Move explained as a response to “allegations and information” received by the Office of Civil Rights.