OCR

Under the HITECH Act, passed in 2009, the secretary is required to post all breaches affecting 500 or more patients to the internet. This applies to all medical providers and Business Associates. This web site is commonly referred to as the HIPAA Wall of Shame. You can find it at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/breach/breach_report.jsf

Investigations and audits are being triggered by patient complaints. One such complaint that was investigated by OCR cost the office $28,000 and were found to be violating several HIPAA regulations.

Patients have filed a lawsuit against SuperCare over a HIPAA Breach. SuperCare failed to maintain adequate security to protect patient records.

Have you encrypted your laptops? No? You should probably start thinking about getting those devices encrypted.