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HIPAA Update – Q1 2026
The first quarter of 2026 has brought a wave of regulatory activity, enforcement actions, and emerging compliance challenges under HIPAA. From a proposed overhaul of the…
Online Tracking Technologies and HIPAA Misconceptions
Summary of article from IAPP, by John Haskell: Misconceptions persist about the use of online tracking technologies (OTTs) for marketing under HIPAA compliance. HIPAA mandates that…
Does HIPAA Apply to Veterinarians?
Summary of article from The HIPAA Journal, by Steve Adler: HIPAA does not apply to veterinarians because they do not conduct electronic healthcare transactions for which…
OCR Settles Alleged HIPAA Violations for $950,000 Following 2017 Ransomware Attack
Summary of article from King & Spalding, by Elizabeth Kimball Key: On July 1, 2024, the HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced that Heritage Valley…
HIPAA Unique Identifiers Explained
Summary of article from The HIPAA Journal, by Steve Adler: HIPAA mandates unique identifiers for employers, health plans, and healthcare providers to enhance transaction efficiency and…
Six Months to Go: HIPAA Privacy Rule Changes Require Additional Diligence
Summary of article from Taft Privacy & Data Security Insights, by Scot Ganow: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued final regulations modifying…
Court Strikes Down HHS “Guidance” Regarding Online Tracking Technologies and HIPAA: Implications for Healthcare Providers
Summary of article from Health Law Attorney Blog: In a recent decision, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas partially granted summary…
The Role of Nursing Education in Ensuring HIPAA Compliance
Summary of article from The HIPAA Journal, by Dr. Randolf F. R. Rasch: The escalating issue of HIPAA violations by nurses poses significant legal and financial…
Justice Department Unseals Documents in Texas Children’s HIPAA Violation Case
Summary of article from Becker’s Hospital Review, by Naomi Diaz: The U.S. Justice Department unsealed documents concerning Dr. Eithan Haim, who is accused of violating the…
Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower Doctor Indicted on Four Counts of Criminal HIPAA Violations
Summary of article from The HIPAA Journal, by Steve Adler: Dr. Eithan Haim, a surgeon from Texas Children’s Hospital, has been indicted on four counts of…