Reporting a HIPAA Violation Anonymously

There are a few ways to report a suspected HIPAA violation to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). At HIPAAgps, we try to provide as much information as possible to reduce the risk of HIPAA violations.  We also suggest that employers foster an open policy where...

HIPAA Fine Still in Effect After Business Closes

The OCR still enforced a HIPAA penalty for a breach that occurred in 2015, even after the business closed in 2016. FileFax, Inc. closed its doors in 2016 when a court appointed a receiver to liquidate its assets for distribution to creditors.  Additionally, this...