HIPAA and state law privacy claims stand while medical malpractice claim falls

A federal court in Indiana rules that patient's HIPAA and state privacy claims could stand, based on the allegation that a physician shared information about the patient's medical condition with [...]

FTC settles charges based on mobile device data breach

The FTC put out a press release on a settlement regarding data breaches on mobile smartphones and cellphones.

Sample Business Associate Agreement Under HIPAA Omnibus Rule for HIPAA Compliance

HHS has issued a sample business associate agreement under the Omnibus Rule, with caveats.

FTC Prohibits pomegrenate juice disease claims

The Federal Trade Commission issued a final order prohibiting POM Wonderful, maker of POM pomegranate juice products, from claiming that any of its products is effective in diagnosing, treating, [...]

HIPAA Omnibus Rule: Part 8 (Breach Analysis)

The HIPAA Omnibus rule makes a number of additional important changes to breach analysis in case of a breach of unsecured PHI.

HIPAA Omnibus Rule: Part 7 (Notice of Privacy Practices & Other Provisions)

The Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act and the Genetic [...]

HIPAA Omnibus Rule: Part 6 (Business Associate Agreements)

The new HIPAA Omnibus Rule requires that some changes to the rules about business associate agreements must be made.

HIPAA Omnibus Rule: Part 5 (Privacy Rule Changes)

The HIPAA / HITECH Privacy Rule has been changed.Under the Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under the Health Information Technology for [...]

HIPAA Omnibus Rule: Part 4 (Security Rule Changes)

The Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act and the Genetic [...]

HIPAA Omnibus Rule: Part 3 (Enforcement & Penalties)

The Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act and the Genetic [...]

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