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Behavioral Healthcare Provider Settles HIPAA Risk Analysis Investigation for $225,000

The HIPAA Journal

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has agreed to settle alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with Deer Oaks – The Behavioral Health Solution for $225,000. This is the 17th financial penalty to be imposed on a HIPAA-regulated entity this year.

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Beacon Health System Affected by Two Business Associate Email Breaches

The HIPAA Journal

Beacon Health System, a South Bend, Indiana-based non-profit health care system, has disclosed two data breaches involving two different business associates. This incident occurred at the business associate Restorix, which provides hospitals with wound care services.

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April 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report

The HIPAA Journal

These are likely to continue to be reported by affected HIPAA-regulated entities over the next few weeks. The mailing vendor sent out 1095-C tax forms, however, an 18-digit code on the front of the envelope included each recipients Social Security number.

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HHS Updates HIPAA Rule to Enhance ePHI Security

Health Prime

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule of 1996. This is the first HIPAA Security rule update since 2013. From 2018-2023, reports of significant breaches increased by 102%.

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What are the Penalties for HIPAA Violations?

The HIPAA Journal

Penalties for HIPAA violations can be issued by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and state attorneys general. In addition to financial penalties, covered entities are required to adopt a corrective action plan to bring policies and procedures up to the standards demanded by HIPAA. .

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The Importance of HIPAA Compliant Teletherapy Platforms

Valant

However, with this digital transformation comes the critical need for HIPAA compliant teletherapy platforms. What is HIPAA and Why is it Crucial in Teletherapy? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data.

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HIPAA Violations, How to Prevent Them

Electronic Health Reporter

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) applies to all companies in the United States. Healthcare providers, covered entities and their business associates should understand HIPAA and take compliance steps to avoid monetary fines and even prison time.

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