Violation

In 2024, the most common HIPAA compliance issue, according to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), remains the impermissible use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI). When violations are identified, the OCR frequently refers cases to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for further action. As of 2024, 2,419 referrals have been made to the DOJ for criminal investigation.

A New York City Neurology Practice, Comprehensive Neurology PC has settled an alleged HIPAA violation for $25,000

​​​​​​​A roundup of todays HIPAA related news demonstrates that foreign actors such as North Korea and Iran are attacking the US with the latest news having an attack against healthcare and an attack against our political system.