Tag: HIPAA Audit

Failing to Perform an Electronic Access Risk Analysis Before and Unauthorized Access Occurs

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OCR Settlement Lessons – No Risk Assessment Exposes Provider to Liability Failure to conduct a risk assessment before a hacking incident occurred resulted in a $400,000 settlement between OCR and a Federally Qualified Health Clinic.  The FQHC filed a breach report upon learning that its employee...

What Does the HIPPA Phase2 Audit Program Mean for Physicians?

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HIPAA Audits of Physician Practices – Phase II Audits The HHS Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) has Officially announced The commencement of its 2016 Phase 2 HIPAA Audit . In Phase 2, OCR Will be reviewing the policies and procedures of covered entities and their business associates. This phase of ...