On January 25, 2024, HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance and responses to frequently asked questions regarding nondiscrimination regulations related to patient visitation. Hospitals, long term care facilities,...more
On November 20, 2023, HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Saint Joseph’s Medical Center for alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule...more
On June 15, 2023, OCR announced a settlement with Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital (Yakima) after completing a HIPAA investigation regarding allegations that hospital security guards accessed medical records of 419 patients....more