Tag: Breach Notification Rules

Is a HIPAA Audit Coming Soon to a Workplace Near You?

By Jennifer Carsen, J.D., Senior Legal Editor Jun 8, 2016 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jun 8, 2016

By BLR Legal Editor Jennifer Carsen, JD As a part of its continued efforts to assess compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has begun a round of audits of covered entities and their business […]

HIPAA Audits Inbound

By Jennifer Carsen, J.D., Senior Legal Editor May 12, 2016 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 12, 2016

Yesterday we learned that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will be conducting a round of audits for covered entities and their business associates. Today we’ll see how they will be conducting their audits.