tci Part B Insider - 2015 Issue 7
Privacy: Watch Out For These HIPAA Trends In 2015
Prediction: State law claims will continue to facilitate breach lawsuits. What does 2015 have in store for HIPAA compliance requirements and pitfalls? The experts have identified the following major trends for the coming year: 1. Get Ready For Tougher OCR Audits One of the biggest trends for HIPAA compliance in the year ahead will be the HHS Office for Civil Rights’ stepped-up audit program. Also look for increased penalties against entities that violate HIPAA, warned attorneys Bruce Platt and Robert Slavkin in a recent blog post for law firm Akerman. The Affordable Care Act and Meaningful Use programs also...
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