Lexology May 4, 2022
Phelps Dunbar LLP

The HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced the resolution of four investigations. Each led to sanctions on health care providers for violating HIPAA requirements to provide medical record access and protect health information. The OCR also asked for public comment on new potential guidance to clarify certain practices.

The enforcement actions included:

    • A dentist in Pennsylvania agreed to pay a $30,000 civil monetary penalty and take corrective action after he failed to provide a patient with a copy of her medical record.
    • A dental practice in North Carolina was fined $50,000 after a patient left a negative Google review under a pseudonym and the practice responded by posting a response that included the patient’s full...

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Topics: Govt Agencies, Healthcare System, HIPAA, Patient / Consumer, Privacy / Security, Provider
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