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Compliance Under Pressure: Audit Readiness for Healthcare Providers

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In today’s healthcare environment, compliance is a defining element of patient care quality, operational integrity, and public trust. Oversight from agencies such as the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the Centers for Medicare...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

3 Takeaways From Recent Cyberattacks On Healthcare Cos.

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Significant data breaches have affected major players in the healthcare industry in the last year, with the methods of attack being as diverse as the affected entities themselves. Originally published in Law360 - June 4,...more

Smith Anderson

$175K HIPAA Settlement Underscores Business Associate Risk Analysis Obligations

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In a recent settlement with an accounting firm, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) reinforced its ongoing commitment to holding business associates accountable for the...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

[Webinar] Second Annual Health Care Fraud Symposium - December 10th, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm ET

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Heath care fraud remains a top priority for the DOJ. This year’s National Health Care Fraud Takedown was the biggest in United States history, resulting in the prosecution of 324 defendants in connection with over $14.6...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Medical Devices, Cybersecurity & The False Claims Act: What are the Key Takeaways from the Illumina - DOJ Settlement?

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Illumina, Inc., a publicly-traded biotechnology company, agreed to a $9.8 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to alleged violations of the False Claims Act (FCA). DOJ alleged that Illumina...more

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Privacy and Security Considerations of Mounting the “21st Century Healthcare Experience” Promised by the CMS HealthTech Ecosystem

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At a recent “Make HealthTech Great Again” event, the White House and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the launch of a digital health technology ecosystem in partnership with private sector...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

‘We Cannot Do It Alone’: Cutbacks in Federal Funds, Engagement Spur Cries for HIPAA Help, New Laws

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At the very top of Fisher-Titus Medical Center’s website is a link to the Change Healthcare HIPAA notice informing visitors of the last day to register for credit monitoring related to the world’s largest breach, which...more

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What Pro Sports Leagues and Teams Need to Know About Wearable Health Devices

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Wearable health technology is rapidly transforming the landscape of professional sports. From heart rate monitors and GPS trackers to biometric gloves and brain health sensors, these devices are now commonplace in...more

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Proposed Changes to HIPAA Security Rule: Strengthening Cybersecurity for Electronic Protected Health Information

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Recently proposed amendments to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule are designed to enhance the cybersecurity of electronic protected health information (ePHI). These updates aim to...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Keeping Data Secure When Government Funding Is Shrinking – the Lean But Mean Imperative for Smaller Health Care Delivery...

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When President Donald Trump signed the Federal reconciliation bill into law on July 4th, things became more challenging for smaller or rural health care delivery organizations – often working on shoestring budgets heavily...more

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HealthTech Due Diligence: Key Privacy/Security Factors

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Join Thora Johnson and Jeremy Sherer to learn about: Evaluating compliance through privacy notices Key questions to address, from leadership accountability to employee training...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks | Issue 31

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Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more

Gardner Law

Why Every Manufacturer Needs a Robust Information Security Program

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Drug and device manufacturers are increasingly targeted by cyber threats that can compromise patient safety, intellectual property, and other critical data and systems, while also facing new regulatory demands. As regulators...more

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Recent OCR Settlements Emphasize the Need for Thorough HIPAA Risk Analysis

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Two settlements recently announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reinforce the agency’s emphasis on promoting thorough risk analysis to help prevent disclosure of...more

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Cybersecurity challenges in the health care industry: Legal, regulatory, and risk considerations

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Health care remains one of the most targeted and vulnerable sectors when it comes to cyberattacks. In fact, a recent breach at a major health care analytics firm exposed the data of 5.4 million U.S. patients, making it one of...more

Clark Hill PLC

Right To Know - July 2025, Vol. 31

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Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: Texas Limits Punitive Damage Liability For Data Security Breach...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Behavioral Health Provider Agrees to Pay $225,000 HIPAA Settlement Following Multiple Data Breaches

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On July 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a $225,000 settlement with Deer Oaks – The Behavioral Health Solution (“Deer Oaks”), a provider of...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Hot Topics in HIPAA - 2025

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The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, and the regulations promulgated thereunder (collectively “HIPAA”) is a...more

Blank Rome LLP

[Webinar] 180 Days of the Trump Administration—Quick Hits on Executive Orders, Actions, and Policies - July 17th - August 13th,...

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Blank Rome presents a new summer webinar series where our interdisciplinary team will unpack the most pressing legal, regulatory, and policy developments from the Trump Administration’s first 180 days. Each session offers...more

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx

FBI Warning: Criminals Posing as Health Insurers and Fraud Investigators Are Targeting Providers and Patients

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The FBI issued a warning on June 27, 2025, that criminals impersonating healthcare insurers and fraud investigators are sending text messages and emails to healthcare providers and patients to trick them into providing...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Navigating Evolving Cyber Regulations in the United States

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Cyber regulations are crucial for the protection of individuals and businesses and aid in risk minimization; failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe consequences such as financial penalties, legal...more

Paul Hastings LLP

Cybersecurity Compliance in the New Administration

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Last month, Paul Hastings sponsored the Cybersecurity Law Workshop at the Spring Privacy & Security Forum held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The Cybersecurity Law Workshop featured three panels of...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Data Breach Lawsuits Surge Against Chord Specialty Dental Partners

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Pennsylvania-based Chord Specialty Dental Partners is under fire after a September 2024 data breach compromised the personal information of over 173,000 individuals. At least seven proposed class action lawsuits have been...more

Clark Hill PLC

Right To Know - May 2025, Vol. 29

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Welcome to your monthly rundown of all things cyber, privacy, and technology, where we highlight all the happenings you may have missed. State Action: Virginia Governor Signs Bill Restricting Minor’s Use of Social Media:...more

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Cybersecurity’s Role in Legal Transcription

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Legal transcription services play a vital role in legal matters, ensuring that live oral arguments and other audio or video content are fully accessible to all stakeholders in text. When managing transcription...more

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