Hospital employee’s discrimination claims were unsuccessful where termination resulted from HIPAA breach
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One Hour Breach Notification Mandate Proposed Regarding Obamacare Health Exchanges
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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The Threat of Cyberattacks and Data Breaches from China Continues
The New York Times recently reported that hackers from China have resumed attacks on U.S. targets, despite efforts by the Obama Administration to curb these intrusions. According to the article and a report by a security company, Mandiant, hackers from China have been behind…
scores of thefts of intellectual property and government documents over the past five
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Colorado Becomes Ninth State to Restrict Use Of Credit Information In Making Employment Decisions
Colorado joins eight other states in restricting employers’ use of credit information in making employment decisions…
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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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More States Limit Employer Access to Employee Social Media Accounts
More states pass laws limiting access by employers to the social media accounts of applicants and employees…
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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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