HIPAA violations don't always come from malicious attacks or headline-making data breaches. More often, they stem from everyday mistakes, like misdirected emails and vendors that aren't as secure as ...

This guide includes everything employers need to know about HIPAA requirements, as well as a HIPAA compliance checklist.

Idaho State University will pay $400,000 to the U.S. Department of Health Human Services to settle alleged violations of the HIPAA Security Rule. The settlement comes after ISU’s Pocatello Family ...

Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System has agreed to pay $800,000 to HHS’ Office for Civil Rights and implement a corrective action plan as part of a settlement concerning alleged HIPAA ...

Criminal HIPAA violations are enforced by the DOJ and usually involve individuals who misuse PHI for personal or malicious purposes. According to the HHS, civil fines can range from $127 to $63,973 ...