Healthcare Innovation February 21, 2023
According to a Feb. 17 press release, the HHS Office for Civil Rights released two reports to Congress for 2021 to help regulated entities comply with HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules
On Feb. 17, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released two Reports to Congress for 2021, entitled “HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rule Compliance” and “Breaches of Unsecured Protected Health Information.” According to a press release, the reports aim to help regulated entities better comply with the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.
The reports share steps taken by OCR to investigate complaints, breach reports, and compliance reviews surrounding potential HIPAA violations. The reports have data on the numbers of HIPAA...