2023 starts with two OCR settlements

March 1, 2023
Briefings on HIPAA

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced two resolutions for potential HIPAA violations two months into 2023. These resolutions fall at opposite ends of the HIPAA compliance spectrum—cybersecurity and medical record access. Each is focused on the goal of protecting patient privacy.

HIPAA security compliance tips for a strong 2023

March 8, 2023
Briefings on HIPAA

OCR released its “Improving Cybersecurity Posture in Healthcare for 2022” news bulletin last February, noting that healthcare organizations are prime targets for cyberattacks due to the sensitive nature of the data they hold.

HIPAA Q&A: Important questions for privacy and security officers to consider

March 15, 2023
Briefings on HIPAA

This month, we’ve compiled some questions for HIPAA security and privacy officers to consider when trying to strengthen compliance in their organizations.