Articles Tagged With: OCR
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OCR Updates HIPAA Assessment Tool
The Office for Civil Rights has updated a self-assessment tool that covered entities can use to determine how well they are complying with HIPAA, and the new version presents an opportunity to see how useful the resource can be.
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What to Expect After a HIPAA Violation
Discovering a HIPAA violation in your organization inevitably causes anxiety about what will follow and how bad the consequences can be. Understanding the process and what to expect can ease some of the worry and help you manage the process to the best possible resolution.
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HHS Removing Barriers for Patients with Limited English Proficiency
Feds aim to improve communication to prevent misdiagnosis, delayed treatment.
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Reality TV Shows Still Pose Great Risks to Hospitals
Even after hospitals were fined millions of dollars for participating in reality TV shows, some healthcare facilities are allowing cameras in again. The experience comes with great risk. The Office for Civil Rights has penalized hospitals for HIPAA violations related to reality TV.
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VA Finds Major Patient Safety Issues in New EHR
The Department of Veterans Affairs reported significant problems with its effort to implement a new EHR that could affect patient safety. Hospitals and health systems using the same EHR may need to investigate whether they are experiencing the same issues.
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HHS Announces Reorganization of Office for Civil Rights
The announcement arrives days after the agency reported to Congress a spike in alleged HIPAA and HITECH violations.
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OCR Strengthens Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
The Office for Civil Rights and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently announced proposed changes to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records under 42 CFR Part 2, which could affect HIPAA compliance programs.
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Tracking Software Can Lead to HIPAA Violations
The HHS Office for Civil Rights has released a bulletin warning the use of website tracking technologies could result in HIPAA violations. Covered entities need to review their use of these tracking technologies and make necessary improvements.
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HHS Guidance Addresses HIPAA and Emergency Protective Orders
HHS recently issued guidance about HIPAA compliance when information must be released in conjunction with an extreme risk protection order. The guidance will be useful for risk managers and compliance officers, but may present some challenges when trying to adhere to HIPAA restrictions. -
HIPAA Safe Harbor Offers Limited But Important Protection
The HR 7898 HIPAA Safe Harbor Law, enacted in 2021, created a “safe harbor” for HIPAA-covered entities and their business associates when potentially facing fines and other penalties under HIPAA. But there are nuances to the law that risk managers and compliance officers must consider.