Crucial HIPAA Amendments for Health Plans and Insurers
Discover essential HIPAA amendments impacting health plans, insurance carriers, and their compliance obligations for substance use disorder records. Stay ahead in regulatory adherence.
HHS OCR Settles HIPAA Right of Access Violation with Concentra
HHS OCR settles with Concentra over HIPAA violations for untimely access to medical records, marking the 54th Right of Access enforcement and emphasizing regulatory compliance in healthcare.
Navigating Offshoring Compliance for PHI in US Healthcare Administration
Explore regulatory and compliance challenges U.S. healthcare providers face when offshoring PHI-related administrative functions amid evolving federal, Medicare, Medicaid, and state requirements.
Navigating Regulatory Complexities of Data Exchange in Value-Based Care
Explore the regulatory frameworks influencing data exchange in value-based care, including CMS rules, HIPAA, and state requirements. Understand operational challenges in healthcare data governance.
Navigating Complex Data Exchange Regulations in Value-Based Healthcare
Explore the complex regulatory landscape governing data exchange in value-based care, including CMS rules, HIPAA, and operational challenges affecting healthcare compliance and data governance.
Health Information Privacy Reform Act Proposes Expanded Federal Health Data Protections
Explore the Health Information Privacy Reform Act, a proposed federal bill aimed at broadening health data protections beyond HIPAA, addressing regulatory fragmentation and enhancing compliance in the U.S. healthcare and insurance sectors.
HHS Enhances Enforcement of Parental Consent Laws in Pediatric Medicine
HHS launches investigations and updates grant requirements to reinforce parental consent laws in pediatric healthcare, focusing on vaccinations and health information access under federal programs.
Legal Dispute Over HIPAA Violation in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Case
Defense attorneys allege Manhattan DA's office violated HIPAA by accessing confidential medical records in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting case. Prosecutors acknowledge erroneous receipt and deletion of materials from Aetna.
Court Vacates Key Portions of 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule on Reproductive Health Information
The U.S. District Court vacated major parts of the 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule on reproductive health information, impacting data privacy compliance and healthcare regulation. Covered entities must update Notices of Privacy Practices by February 2026.
Sensitive Health Data Shared by State Health Exchanges with Google, LinkedIn, Snapchat
Several U.S. state health exchanges under the ACA shared sensitive personal health data with third-party platforms like Google, LinkedIn, and Snapchat, raising privacy and compliance concerns.