HIPAA Oversight and Violations Explained: HHS OCR, State AGs, and Compliance Steps
HIPAA Oct 22, 2024

HIPAA Oversight and Violations Explained: HHS OCR, State AGs, and Compliance Steps

Understanding how HIPAA is enforced helps you prevent violations and respond effectively when iss...

HHS OCR Guide: Who Enforces HIPAA, Investigates Complaints, and Issues Penalties
HIPAA Oct 22, 2024

HHS OCR Guide: Who Enforces HIPAA, Investigates Complaints, and Issues Penalties

Enforcement Authority of OCR. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for ...

HIPAA Violations: How the HHS Office for Civil Rights Investigates
HIPAA Oct 22, 2024

HIPAA Violations: How the HHS Office for Civil Rights Investigates

The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the federal agency charged with enforcing HIPAA. When po...

Reporting HIPAA Breaches: Who to Contact and What OCR Requires
HIPAA Oct 22, 2024

Reporting HIPAA Breaches: Who to Contact and What OCR Requires

Breach Notification Requirements. Under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule (45 CFR 164.400–414),...

HIPAA Enforcement Guide: Government Investigation Process, Penalties, and Examples
HIPAA Oct 22, 2024

HIPAA Enforcement Guide: Government Investigation Process, Penalties, and Examples

HIPAA Enforcement Overview. HIPAA is enforced primarily by the U.S. Department of Health and Hum...

Heritage Valley HIPAA Violation Explained: Requirements, Risks, and Prevention
HIPAA Oct 22, 2024

Heritage Valley HIPAA Violation Explained: Requirements, Risks, and Prevention

The Heritage Valley HIPAA violation highlights what the HIPAA Security Rule expects and how gaps ...

HIPAA Enforcement Agency and Investigations: HHS OCR Responsibilities, Process, and Penalties
HIPAA Oct 22, 2024

HIPAA Enforcement Agency and Investigations: HHS OCR Responsibilities, Process, and Penalties

OCR Enforcement Responsibilities. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Ci...

Which Federal Agency Enforces HIPAA? HHS Office for Civil Rights Guide
HIPAA Oct 21, 2024

Which Federal Agency Enforces HIPAA? HHS Office for Civil Rights Guide

HHS Office for Civil Rights Role. The federal agency that enforces HIPAA is the U.S. Department ...

HIPAA Enforcement Explained: How HHS OCR Investigates Complaints and Violations
HIPAA Oct 21, 2024

HIPAA Enforcement Explained: How HHS OCR Investigates Complaints and Violations

HIPAA enforcement centers on how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civi...

Who Investigates HIPAA Breaches? HHS OCR Responsibilities, Process, and Penalties
HIPAA Oct 21, 2024

Who Investigates HIPAA Breaches? HHS OCR Responsibilities, Process, and Penalties

HHS Office for Civil Rights Role. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Ci...

Compliance Checklist: Preparing for an HHS OCR HIPAA Investigation
HIPAA Oct 21, 2024

Compliance Checklist: Preparing for an HHS OCR HIPAA Investigation

Use this compliance checklist to prepare for an HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) HIPAA investiga...

Accidental HIPAA Violations: Assessment and Investigation Requirements, Explained
HIPAA Oct 21, 2024

Accidental HIPAA Violations: Assessment and Investigation Requirements, Explained

Accidental HIPAA violations happen—even in well-run programs. What you do in the first hours and ...

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Kevin Henry

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As founder and CEO of Accountable, Kevin leads our mission to simplify HIPAA compliance for healthcare organizations. With a background in healthcare technology and healthcare, he has been instrumental in developing innovative solutions that make compliance accessible and manageable for organizations of all sizes.