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HHS Encourages Urgent Review of HIPAA Compliance Following Health Care Cyberattack
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued a letter addressing the cybersecurity incident impacting Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group. Given the “unprecedented magnitude” of this cyberattack, HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is investigating whether these entities comply with the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules (HIPAA Rules), including whether a breach of protected health information (PHI) occurred. OCR is also encouraging HIPAA-covered entities (e.g., health plans, health…
Responding to Remote Work Desires
In a transformative shift in workplace dynamics, a recent FlexJobs survey revealed a groundbreaking trend: Remote work now takes precedence over salary for most employees….
Fiduciary Responsibility In the Spotlight By April Handlir, EHD Compliance Specialist
Recently there has been discussion surrounding the Johnson and Johnson class-action lawsuit. This lawsuit was brought on by a current employee who alleges the employer…
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