RELATED HEALTHCARE IT INFORMATION

Hacking of Medical Devices

Unpatched Software

HIPAA Settlement Underscores the Vulnerability of Unpatched and Unsupported Software

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 

Office for Civil Rights  

Anchorage Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS) has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR).


Disposal of Medical Records

HIPAA Settlement Highlights the Continuing Importance of Secure Disposal of Paper Medical Records


HIPAA Privacy and Wellness Programs

In April, 2015 HHS provided the following guidance related to HIPAA Privacy and Security and Workplace Wellness Programs.