By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Did you know that Campanella Law Office LLC has its own YouTube channel? Containing a carefully curated playlist of webinars hosted by special guests and strategic partners, our channel recognizes that our clients appreciate the ability to stay informed through a variety of online platforms. Specifically selected by our principal…
Category Archives: HIPAA
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HIPAA Safe Harbor Bill Signed Into Law: OCR to consider mitigation efforts when evaluating HIPAA violations
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD On January 5, 2021, the President signed H.R. 7898 – the HIPAA Safe Harbor Bill – into law. The new legislation amends the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act; addressing health information technology as it relates to security practices. The full text of the new public law…
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HIPAA Compliance: Patient Requests for Records – Avoiding Costly Violations
By: Cristina N. Hyde, J.D. It is undeniable that health care providers have their hands full these days. However, operating during a global health emergency does not alleviate basic obligations such as those related to a patients’ protected health information (PHI). Just last year, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced its Right to Access…