Tag Archives: HIPAA violations

‘Apparent Inconsistency’ in HITECH Language Leads HHS OCR to Significantly Decrease Yearly Fines

Photo of Aleksandra VoldBy Aleksandra Vold on Posted in HIPAA/HITECH, Medical Privacy
On April 26, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) issued an announcement that the annual penalty cap for three of the four tiers of HIPAA violations would be reduced significantly to match what HHS called a “better reading” of inconsistent language found in the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical … Continue Reading

HIPAA Violation Results in $1.44 Million Jury Verdict Against Walgreens, Pharmacist

By Cory J. Fox on Posted in HIPAA/HITECH, Medical Privacy
Although HIPAA does not create a private cause of action, a recent Indiana Superior Court jury verdict indicates that HIPAA could still play an important role in private causes of action in state court based on negligence and professional liability as it relates to confidentiality. On July 26, a jury in Marion County, Indiana awarded … Continue Reading
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