Are you a “non-Exchange entity” with respect to the healthcare exchanges coming later this year? If so you may become subject to a one-hour breach notification mandate.
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FDA Provides Data Security Guidance for Medical Device Manufacturers
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Big Data’s impact on medical devices pushes FDA to propose draft guidelines for cybersecurity.
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Idaho State University Investigated by HHS Following Report of Data Breach
University’s $400,000 payment to HHS to settle HIPAA compliance allegations highlights critical role of risk assessments, and need for security policies and procedures.
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HIPAA Preempts Less Protective State Law Concerning Medical Records of Deceased Nursing Home Residents, Eleventh Circuit Rules
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Posted in HIPAA, Written Information Security Program
Federal Appeals Court address HIPAA preemption of state law.
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New Tennessee Law Requires Destruction of Certain PHI Following Medical Malpractice Litigation
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New Tennessee law requires destruction of certain PHI following medical malpractice litigation…
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Utah Requires Statement About Disclosures in HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
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New Utah law requires health care providers to update HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices by July 1, 2013.
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We have to disclose patient records in response to a subpoena/attorney letter, right?
Health care practices and businesses generally need to be more careful when responding to requests for medical and other sensitive personal information.
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New York’s Highest Court To Say Whether Medical Practice Can Be Sued For Wrongful Texts By Non-Physician Employee
Will NY’s highest court allow patients to sue medical practices for fiduciary duty breaches when their non-physician employees disclose confidential medical records?
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President Obama Issues Executive Order On Cybersecurity
President Obama issues executive order on cybersecurity…
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NHS Wants Patient Records
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Posted in Health Information Technology, HIPAA
Across the pond, concern over government collection of personal health data is rising.
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