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DOJ and HHS announce new False Claims Act Working Group
On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly announced the new working group...
HIPAA compliance (6)
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Is WellnessLiving HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Kirsten Peremore: Jul 16, 2025 7:03:40 PM
Based on our research, WellnessLiving is HIPAA compliant because it meets the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
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New benefits law may affect HIPAA compliance systems
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was enacted, introducing major changes to employer-sponsored benefits, including telehealth,...
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CMS proposes 6.4% decrease to home health payments in 2026
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued its calendar year 2026 proposed rule for the home health prospective payment system on June 30,...
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New HIPAA rules signal compliance shifts ahead
Farah Amod: Jul 8, 2025 11:18:24 AM
Federal regulators are preparing extensive HIPAA changes in 2025, with updates already enacted for reproductive health privacy and substance use...
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CMS proposes to close perceived loophole in Medicaid tax regulations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule on May 12, 2025, that would impose additional requirements on health...
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Texas judge strikes down HIPAA rule on abortion privacy protections
Farah Amod: Jun 30, 2025 5:58:59 PM
A federal court in Texas has vacated a 2024 HIPAA rule directed at shielding reproductive health data from law enforcement inquiries.
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Health Fitness Corporation pays $227,816 for HIPAA violation
Tshedimoso Makhene: Jun 26, 2025 10:10:02 AM
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has reached a $227,816 settlement with Health Fitness Corporation for failing to conduct a timely...
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House-passed budget bill includes big changes to Medicaid
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Thursday, May 22, 2025, by a 215-214 vote, including over $700...
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MRI provider fined for HIPAA failures
Farah Amod: Jun 6, 2025 5:52:07 AM
A small MRI clinic has been fined for failing basic HIPAA requirements, proving even minor providers face consequences for neglecting breach...
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Can I use Zapier and be HIPAA compliant? (2025 update)
Based on our research, Zapier is not HIPAA compliant because it does not meet the requirements set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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Understanding the Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act
Kirsten Peremore: May 31, 2025 7:10:54 PM
The Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (PADFAA) is a legislative measure aimed at protecting sensitive American data, including...
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Impacts of Indiana's new physician non-compete ban
In a decisive move reflecting growing national concerns about physician mobility and healthcare access, Indiana has enacted another amendment to its...