HIPAA may be “long in the tooth,” but it still packs a powerful bite. To date, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has settled or imposed a civil monetary penalty in 95 cases totaling over $135 million. Recent settlements involve business associate agreements and release of, and delayed access to, patient records, much due to a lack of basic controls. Recent appellate court activity may indicate a need for future regulatory reform or increased pushback from organizations for a more commonsense approach.
As part of the PYA and Foley & Lardner LLP Let’s Talk Compliance Series, PYA Principal Barry Mathis and Foley & Lardner’s Jennifer Urban joined moderator Betty H. Khin, legal counsel with the Mayo Clinic, for an informal virtual discussion on April 30, 2021.
The audience joined Barry, Jennifer, and Betty as they talked about HIPAA regulations, breaches, and penalties in this brown bag lunch event.
If you would like additional guidance related to HIPAA, breaches, and penalties, or for assistance with any matter related to compliance, valuation, or strategy and integration, contact a PYA executive below at (800) 270-9629.
