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OCR Announces Notification of Enforcement Discretion to Allow Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information by Business Associates for Public Health and Health Oversight Activities During The COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency- April 2, 2020, OCR Issues Bulletin on Civil Rights Laws and HIPAA Flexibilities That Apply During the COVID-19 Emergency- March 28,2020, OCR Issues Guidance to Help Ensure First Responders and Others Receive Protected Health Information about Individuals Exposed to COVID-19- March 24, 2020, OCR Issues Guidance on Telehealth Remote Communications Following Its Notification of Enforcement Discretion- March 20, 2020, OCR Announces Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency- March 17, 2020, Health Care Provider Pays $100,000 Settlement to OCR for Failing to Implement HIPAA Security Rule Requirements- March 3, 2020, HHS Issues Notice of Violation to California for its Abortion Coverage Mandate-January 24, 2020, HHS OCR Secures Voluntary Resolution with CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System to Strengthen its Provision of Auxiliary Aids and Services to Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing- January 16, 2020, OCR Issues Guidance to Help Ensure Equal Access to Emergency Services and the Appropriate Sharing of Medical Information Following Puerto Rico Earthquakes- January 09, 2020, Ambulance Company Pays $65,000 to Settle Allegations of Longstanding HIPAA Noncompliance- December 30, 2019, HHS OCR Secures Voluntary Resolution with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to Strengthen Language Access for LEP Individuals- December 19, 2019, OCR Settles Second Case in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative December 12, 2019, HHS OCR Secures Voluntary Resolution and Ensures Child Welfare Programs in the Oregon Department of Human Services Protect Parents with Disabilities from Discrimination- December 4, 2019, OCR Secures $2.175 Million HIPAA Settlement After Hospitals Failed to Properly Notify HHS of a Breach of Unsecured Protected Health Information- November 26, 2019, OCR Imposes a $1.6 Million Civil Money Penalty against Texas Health and Human Services Commission for HIPAA Violations- November 7, 2019, Failure to Encrypt Mobile Devices Leads to $3 Million HIPAA Settlement- November 5, 2019, HHS Office for Civil Rights Secures Corrective Action and Ensures Florida Orthopedic Practice Protects Patients with HIV from Discrimination - October 30, 2019, OCR Imposes a $2.15 Million Civil Money Penalty against Jackson Health System for HIPAA Violations- October 23, 2019, Dental Practice Pays $10,000 to Settle Social Media Disclosures of Patients Protected Health Information- October 2, 2019, OCR Settles First Case in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative- September 9, 2019, OCR Issues Guidance to Help Ensure Equal Access to Emergency Services and the Appropriate Sharing of Medical Information during Hurricane Dorian - September 3, 2019, OCR Issues Notice of Violation to the University of Vermont Medical Center After It Unlawfully Forced a Nurse to Assist in Abortion - August 28, 2019, HHS Office for Civil Rights Secures Agreement with Michigan State University for Systemic Changes to Resolve Investigation into Sexual Abuse by Larry Nassar - August 12, 2019, OCR Provides Critical Technical Assistance to Ensure that Individuals with Disabilities Have Full and Equal Access to Health Care Services - June 27, 2019. October Newsletter 2022 - OSTR As of 25th May 2022, the Official Cash Rate (OCR) for New Zealand is set at 2% What is the Official Cash Rate? HIPAA News Releases & Bulletins. OCR refers to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal investigation appropriate cases involving the knowing disclosure or obtaining of protected health information in violation of the Rules. This release was in conjunction with CMS and ONC announcing that they are extending the public comment period by 30 days for two proposed regulations aimed at promoting the interoperability of health information technology and enabling patients to electronically access their health information. Anuncia a Lisa J. Pino como Directora de la Oficina de Derechos Civiles, OCR Resolves Twentieth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative with $80,000 Settlement, OCR Settles Nineteenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, Clinical Laboratory Pays $25,000 to Settle Potential HIPAA Security Rule Violations, OCR Settles Eighteenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, OCR Settles Seventeenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, Extension of the Public Comment Period for Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule, OCR Settles Sixteenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, OCR Settles Fifteenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, OCR Announces Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Use of Online or Web-Based Scheduling Applications for the Scheduling of COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments, Health Insurer Pays $5.1 Million to Settle Data Breach Affecting Over 9.3 Million People, OCR Settles Fourteenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, OCR Settles Thirteenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, OCR Issues Guidance on HIPAA, Health Information Exchanges, and Disclosures of Protected Health Information for Public Health Purposes, OCR Issues Audit Report on Health Care Industry Compliance with the HIPAA Rules, HHS Proposes Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Empower Patients, Improve Coordinated Care, and Reduce Regulatory Burdens, OCR Settles Twelfth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, OCR Settles Eleventh Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, OCR Settles Tenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, City Health Department failed to terminate former employees access to protected health information, Aetna Pays $1,000,000 to Settle Three HIPAA Breaches, OCR Settles Ninth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, OCR Settles Eighth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, Health Insurer Pays $6.85 Million to Settle Data Breach Affecting Over 10.4 Million People, HIPAA Business Associate Pays $2.3 Million to Settle Breach Affecting Protected Health Information of Over 6 million Individual, Orthopedic Clinic Pays $1.5 Million to Settle Systemic Noncompliance with HIPAA Rules, OCR Settles Five More Investigations in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, Trump Administration Adds Health Plans to June 2020 Plasma Donation Guidance, Lifespan Pays $1,040,000 to OCR to Settle Unencrypted Stolen Laptop Breach, Small Health Care Provider Fails to Implement Multiple HIPAA Security Rule Requirements, OCR Issues Guidance on How Health Care Providers Can Contact Former COVID-19 Patients About Blood and Plasma Donation Opportunities, OCR Issues Guidance on Covered Health Care Providers and Restrictions on Media Access to Protected Health Information about Individuals in Their Facilities, OCR Announces Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Community-Based Testing Sites During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency, OCR Announces Notification of Enforcement Discretion to Allow Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information by Business Associates for Public Health and Health Oversight Activities During The COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency, OCR Issues Bulletin on Civil Rights Laws and HIPAA Flexibilities That Apply During the COVID-19 Emergency, OCR Issues Guidance to Help Ensure First Responders and Others Receive Protected Health Information about Individuals Exposed to COVID-19, OCR Issues Guidance on Telehealth Remote Communications Following Its Notification of Enforcement Discretion, OCR Announces Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency, Health Care Provider Pays $100,000 Settlement to OCR for Failing to Implement HIPAA Security Rule Requirements, OCR Issues Guidance to Help Ensure Equal Access to Emergency Services and the Appropriate Sharing of Medical Information Following Puerto Rico Earthquakes, Ambulance Company Pays $65,000 to Settle Allegations of Longstanding HIPAA Noncompliance, OCR Settles Second Case in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, OCR Secures $2.175 Million HIPAA Settlement After Hospitals Failed to Properly Notify HHS of a Breach of Unsecured Protected Health Information, OCR Imposes a $1.6 Million Civil Money Penalty against Texas Health and Human Services Commission for HIPAA Violations, Failure to Encrypt Mobile Devices Leads to $3 Million HIPAA Settlement, OCR Imposes a $2.15 Million Civil Money Penalty against Jackson Health System for HIPAA Violations, Dental Practice Pays $10,000 to Settle Social Media Disclosures of Patients Protected Health Information, OCR Settles First Case in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative, OCR Issues Guidance to Help Ensure Equal Access to Emergency Services and the Appropriate Sharing of Medical Information during Hurricane Dorian, Indiana Medical Records Service Pays $100,000 to Settle HIPAA Breach, Tennessee Diagnostic Medical Imaging Services Company Pays $3,000,000 to Settle Breach Exposing Over 300,000 Patients' Protected Health Information, OCR Concludes 2018 with All-Time Record Year for HIPAA Enforcement, Cottage Health Settles Potential Violations of HIPAA Rules for $3 Million, Colorado hospital failed to terminate former employees access to electronic protected health information, Florida contractor physicians' group shares protected health information with unknown vendor without a business associate agreement, Allergy Practice pays $125,000 to settle doctor's disclosure of patient information to a reporter, Anthem pays OCR $16 Million in record HIPAA settlement following largest health data breach in history, Unauthorized Disclosure of Patients Protected Health Information During ABC Doumentary Filming Results in Multiple HIPAA Settlements Totaling $999,000, Visit the Civil Rights Emergency Preparedness Page, Visit the HIPAA Emergency Preparedness Page, Judge rules in favor of OCR and requires a Texas cancer center to pay $4.3 million in penalties for HIPAA violations, Consequences for HIPAA violations dont stop when a business closes, Five breaches add up to millions in settlement costs for entity that failed to heed HIPAAs risk analysis and risk management rules, Failure to protect the health records of millions of people costs entity millions of dollars, HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Guidance on how HIPAA Allows Information Sharing to Address the Opioid Crisis, Careless handling of HIV information jeopardizes patients privacy, costs entity $387k, Texas health system settles potential HIPAA violations for disclosing patient information, $2.5 million settlement shows that not understanding HIPAA requirements creates risk, No Business Associate Agreement? Reuters surveyed 23 economists ahead of the RBNZ's Wednesday's cash rate announcement, with more than 60% expecting a 75 basis-point hike, taking the OCR to 4.25%. Receive the latest updates from the Secretary, Blogs, and News Releases. OCR Launches Public Education Campaign About Civil Rights Protections in Response to the National Opioid Crisis - October 25, 2018. The Reserve Bank is set to deliver a fourth consecutive 50 basis point rise in the official cash (OCR), taking it to a seven-year high of 3 percent, as it continues its all out assault on inflation at a 32-year high. Please vist the Administration for Community Living'sCommunity Living for All: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decisionpage for additional details and registration information. UU. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed regulatory reform related to regulations issued under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Read the Statement by HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Missouris Emergency Regulation Restricting Access to Gender Affirming Care April 25, 2023, HHS Proposes Measures to Bolster Patient-Provider Confidentiality Around Reproductive Health Care - April 12, 2023, OCR Announces Expiration of COVID-19 PHE HIPAA Notifications of Enforcement Discretion- April 11, 2023, HHS Reminds States of Legal Obligations to Federal Civil Rights Protections as States Transition from Medicaid Continuous Coverage Changes as the Public Health Emergency Ends April 5, 2023, Commemorating Womens History Month March 2023 March 28, 2023, HHS Office for Civil Rights and U.S. Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Michigan Resolve Federal Civil Rights Complaint Regarding a Doctors Alleged Failure to Provide a Sign Language Interpreter March 23, 2023, HHS Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement with Hillsborough County Fire and Rescue in Florida to Improve Access to Care for Communities of Color March 7, 2023, HHS Office for Civil Rights Delivers Annual Reports to Congress on HIPAA Compliance and Breaches of Unsecured Protected Health Information - February 17, 2023, HHS Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Investigation with Arizona Hospital System Following Cybersecurity Hacking - February 2, 2023, Lab Pays $16,500 Settlement to HHS, Resolving Potential HIPAA Violation over Medical Records Request - January 3, 2023, HHS Issues New Strengthened Conscience and Religious Nondiscrimination Proposed Rule - December 29, 2022, HHS Civil Rights Office Resolves HIPAA Right of Access Investigation with $20,000 Settlement - December 15, 2022, HHS Civil Rights Office Enters Settlement with Dental Practice Over Disclosures of Patients Protected Health Information - December 14, 2022, HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Bulletin on Requirements under HIPAA for Online Tracking Technologies to Protect the Privacy and Security of Health Information - December 1, 2022, HHS Office for Civil Rights and SAMHSA Propose New Protections to Help Increase Care Coordination and Confidentiality for Patient Substance Use Disorder Records - November 28, 2022, HHS Office for Civil Rights Works with Arizona State Court to Ensure Meaningful Access for People with Limited English Proficiency - November 22, 2022, Office for Civil Rights Takes Action to Ensure Effective Communication for Those Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - November 9, 2022, OCR Settles Three Cases with Dental Practices for Patient Right of Access under HIPAA - September 20, 2022, OCR Settles Case Concerning Improper Disposal of Protected Health Information - August 23, 2022, HHS and DOJ Issue Guidance on Nondiscrimination in Telehealth the week of the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - July 29, 2022, HHS Announces Proposed Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination in Health Care - July 25, 2022, Eleven Enforcement Actions Uphold Patients Rights Under HIPAA - July 15, 2022, Oklahoma State University - Center for Health Services Pays $875,000 to Settle Hacking Breach- July 14, 2022, HHS Issues Guidance to the Nations Retail Pharmacies Clarifying Their Obligations to Ensure Access to Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care Services - July 13, 2022, HHS Issues Guidance to Protect Patient Privacy in Wake of Supreme Court Decision on Roe- June 29, 2022, HHS Voluntary Resolution Agreement with the University of Southern California Settles Title IX Compliance Review - June 15, 2022, HHS Issues Guidance on HIPAA and Audio-Only Telehealth - June 13, 2022, DOJ, Joined by HHS, Announce New Initiatives to Address and Prevent Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents- May 20, 2022, HHS' Office for Civil Rights Seeks Public Comment on Recognized Security Practices and Sharing Civil Money Penalties and Monetary Settlements Under the HITECH Act - April 6, 2022, Settlement Agreement Reached with Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families to Address Discrimination Against Parents with Disabilities - March 30, 2022, Four HIPAA enforcement actions hold healthcare providers accountable with compliance - March 28, 2022, HHS Notice and Guidance on Gender Affirming Care, Civil Rights, and Patient Privacy- March 2, 2022, Improving the Cybersecurity Posture of Healthcare in 2022 - February 28, 2022, HHS Issues New Guidance for Health Care Providers on Civil Rights Protections for People with Disabilities - February 4, 2022, Massachusetts Healthcare Provider Resolves Allegations of Discriminatory Practices Regarding Patients Needing Opioid Use Disorder Treatment - December 22, 2021, New Guidance to Boost Accessibility and Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Programs - December 22, 2021, HHS Issues Guidance on HIPAA and Disclosures of Protected Health Information for Extreme Risk Protection Orders - December 20, 2021, HHS Office for Civil Rights Commemorates World AIDS Day- December 1, 2021, Five enforcement actions hold healthcare providers accountable for HIPAA Right of Access - November 30, 2021, HHS Takes Action to Prevent Discrimination and Strengthen Civil Rights - November 18, 2021, HHS Office for Civil Rights and U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Massachusetts Settle Disability Discrimination Case with Baystate Medical Center - November 17, 2021, HHS Office for Civil Rights and U.S. Attorney's Office Settle Disability Discrimination Case with Backus Hospital - October 5, 2021, OCR Issues Guidance on HIPAA, COVID-19 Vaccinations, and the Workplace - September 30, 2021, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Lisa J. Pino as Director for Office for Civil Rights - September 27, 2021, Leer en espaol: El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los EE. Decisions regarding monetary policy are made by the Reserve Bank Board and explained in a media release announcing the decision at 2.30 pm after each Board meeting. Associated Retina Specialists, of New York, failed to provide a patient with a copy of her medical records until three days after OCR initiated its investigation, and nearly five months after the complainant's first written request. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Schedule of All Releases | RBA PDF WELCOME Newsletter March 2022 RBNZ Official Cash Rate forecast - Finder NZ Indiana Medical Records Service Pays $100,000 to Settle HIPAA Breach - May 23, 2019, Tennessee Diagnostic Medical Imaging Services Company Pays $3,000,000 to Settle Breach Exposing Over 300,000 Patients' Protected Health Information- May 6, 2019, HHS Announces Final Conscience Rule Protecting Health Care Entities and Individuals -May 2, 2019. Abstract presenters of the Scientific Session or Exhibition should register within the presenter registration period. OCR Issues Guidance to Help Ensure Equal Access to Emergency Services and the Appropriate Sharing of Medical Information During Hurricane Florence. 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. The Accompanying Person fee is applicable to family members of participants only. The NPRM is available for review at:http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=HHS-OCR-2015-0006, $750,000 HIPAA Settlement Emphasizes the Importance of Risk Analysis and Device and Media Control Policies- 9/2/2014, HHS and DOJ Issue Disability Rights Technical Assistance on Child Welfare - 8/10/2015, Arizona Agrees to Improve Immigrant Access to Federal Public Benefits Programs - 07/16/15, Brooklyn Hospital Center Implements Non-Discriminatory Practices to Ensure Equal Care for Transgender Patients - 07/14/15, HIPAA Settlement Highlights Importance of Safeguards When Using Internet Applications- 7/10/2015, OCR signs Effective Communication Dear Colleague letter with Puerto Rico Hospital Association - 06/09/15, HIPAA Settlement Highlights the Continuing Importance of Secure Disposal of Paper Medical Records- 4/30/2015, NEW Guidance on HIPAA and Workplace Wellness Programs- 4/16/15, Version 2.0 of theGuide to Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Information released- 4/13/2015, OCR and DOJ find discrimination against persons who are deaf and hard-of-hearing in Connecticut Hospital - 3/20/2015, Michigan Medical Care Facility Commits to Race Non-Discrimination in Staff Assignments - 02/13/2015, OCR and DOJ find disability discrimination in Mass. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced today the issuance of the final conscience rule that protects individuals and health care entities from discrimination on the basis of their exercise of conscience in HHS-funded programs. June 23, 2016, Clarification of Permissible Fees for HIPAA Right of Access - Flat Rate Option Up to $6.50 is Not a Cap on All Fees for Copies of PHI- May 23, 2016, Unauthorized Filming for "NY Med" Results in $2.2 Million Settlement with New York Presbyterian Hospital- April 21, 2016, $750,000 settlement highlights the need for HIPAA business associate agreements- April 19, 2016, OCR Launches Phase 2 of HIPAA Audit Program- March 21, 2016, Improper disclosure of research participants protected health information results in $3.9 million HIPAA settlement- March 17, 2016, $1.55 million settlement underscores the importance of executing HIPAA business associate agreements- March 16, 2016, New HIPAA Guidance Reiterates Patients Right to Access Health Information and Clarifies Appropriate Fees for Copies- February 25, 2016, Addressing Gaps in Cybersecurity: OCR Releases Crosswalk Between HIPAA Security Rule and NIST Cybersecurity Framework- 02/24/2016, Physical therapy provider settles violations that it impermissibly disclosed patient information- 02/16/2016, Administrative Law Judge rules in favor of OCR enforcement, requiring Lincare, Inc. to pay $239,800- 02/03/2016, Individuals Right Under HIPAA to Access their Health Information- 01/07/2016, Obama Administration Modifies HIPAA to Strengthen the Firearm Background Check System - 01/04/2016, $750,000 HIPAA Settlement Underscores the Need for Organization Wide Risk Analysis- 12/14/2015, Triple-S Management Corporation Settles HHS Charges by Agreeing to $3.5 Million HIPAA Settlement- 11/30/2015, HIPAA Settlement Reinforces Lessons for Users of Medical Devices- 11/25/2015, OCR Invites Developers to Ask Questions about HIPAA Privacy and Security- 10/5/2015, $750,000 HIPAA Settlement Emphasizes the Importance of Risk Analysis and Device and Media Control Policies- 9/2/2014, HIPAA Settlement Highlights Importance of Safeguards When Using Internet Applications- 7/10/2015, HIPAA Settlement Highlights the Continuing Importance of Secure Disposal of Paper Medical Records- 4/30/2015, NEW Guidance on HIPAA and Workplace Wellness Programs- 4/16/15, Version 2.0 of theGuide to Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Informationreleased. Next Update: 24 May 2023 Upcoming OCR dates for 2023 Find out when our Monetary Policy Committee will announce the OCR and publish the Monetary Policy Statement. Anthem pays OCR $16 Million in record HIPAA settlement following largest health data breach in history October 15, 2018, Unauthorized Disclosure of Patients Protected Health Information During ABC Doumentary Filming Results in Multiple HIPAA Settlements Totaling $999,000 September 20, 2018. HIPAA News Releases | HHS.gov Florida contractor physicians' group shares protected health information with unknown vendor without a business associate agreement- December 4, 2018, Allergy Practice pays $125,000 to settle doctor's disclosure of patient information to a reporter- November 26, 2018, OCR Releases Here to Serve You Educational Video in Spanish- November 1, 2018. UU. Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a public education campaign on civil rights protections in response to the national opioid crisis. Washington, D.C. 20201 A lot can change, however, and a more strident path of OCR hikes in 2022 and then OCR cuts in 2023/24 is a distinct possibility." BNZ agrees it's a "coin toss" but is leaning towards 25 basis . La Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de los Estados Unidos ha publicado un video educativo en espaol para informar la comunidad hispanohablante sobre el trabajo de la OCR y para destacar los derechos de conciencia y libertad religiosa protegidos por nuestra Constitucin y leyes federales. Other publications we're working on. The New Zealand dollar firmed to US67.55c compared with US67.38c just before the 2pm release of the monetary policy statement, while local bond yields were barely changed. OCR Resolves Disability Complaint of Individual Who Was Denied the Opportunity for Heart Transplant List Placement- February 12, 2019. Web Design System. The RBNZ's next OCR announcement, and the last one for the year, is coming up on the 23 rd November. A previous version of this release mistakenly identified the TV series as Boston Med. Boston Med, also an ABC television series, was not involved in this investigation. 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Sinai Hospital During COVID-19-December 16, 2020, HHS Proposes Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to Empower Patients, Improve Coordinated Care, and Reduce Regulatory Burdens- December 10, 2020, HHS Office for Civil Rights Reaches Landmark Agreement with Massachusetts Department of Children and Families to Address Discrimination Against Parents with Disabilities- November 19, 2020, OCR Settles Twelfth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative- November 19, 2020, OCR Provides Technical Assistance to Ensure New Jersey Department of Children and Families Protect Parents with Disabilities from Discrimination- November 13, 2020, OCR Settles Eleventh Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative- November 12, 2020, OCR Settles Tenth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative- November 6, 2020, City Health Department failed to terminate former employees access to protected health information- October 30, 2020, Aetna Pays $1,000,000 to Settle Three HIPAA Breaches- October 28, 2020, OCR Resolves Religious Discrimination Complaints after Maryland and Virginia Hospitals Ensure Patients Can Receive Safe Religious Visitations During COVID-19- October 20, 2020, OCR Settles Ninth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative- October 9, 2020, OCR Settles Eighth Investigation in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative- October 7, 2020, Health Insurer Pays $6.85 Million to Settle Data Breach Affecting Over 10.4 Million People- September 25, 2020, HIPAA Business Associate Pays $2.3 Million to Settle Breach Affecting Protected Health Information of Over 6 million Individual- September 23, 2020, Orthopedic Clinic Pays $1.5 Million to Settle Systemic Noncompliance with HIPAA Rules- September 21, 2020, OCR Settles Five More Investigations in HIPAA Right of Access Initiative- September 15, 2020, Trump Administration Adds Health Plans to June 2020 Plasma Donation Guidance- August 24, 2020, OCR Resolves Complaint with Utah After it Revised its Crisis Standards of Care to Protect Against Age and Disability Discrimination- August 20, 2020, Lifespan Pays $1,040,000 to OCR to Settle Unencrypted Stolen Laptop Breach- July 27, 2020, Small Health Care Provider Fails to Implement Multiple HIPAA Security Rule Requirements- July 23, 2020, OCR Resolves Religious Discrimination Complaint after Maryland Hospital System Ensures Patients Can Receive Religious Visitations During COVID-19- July 21, 2020, OCR Resolves Complaint After Hospital Accommodates Medical Students Religious Needs During COVID-19- July 21, 2020, OCR Issues Guidance on Civil Rights Protections Prohibiting Race, Color, and National Origin Discrimination During COVID-19- July 20, 2020, OCR Resolves Complaint with Tennessee After it Revises its Triage Plans to Protect Against Disability Discrimination- June 26, 2020, HHS Finalizes Rule on Section 1557 Protecting Civil Rights in Healthcare, Restoring the Rule of Law, and Relieving Americans of Billions in Excessive Costs- June 12, 2020, OCR Issues Guidance on How Health Care Providers Can Contact Former COVID-19 Patients About Blood and Plasma Donation Opportunities- June 12, 2020, OCR Resolves Complaints after State of Connecticut and Private Hospital Safeguard the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to Have Reasonable Access to Support Persons in Hospital Settings During COVID-19- June 9, 2020, OCR Issues Bulletin on Ensuring the Rights of Persons with Limited English Proficiency in Health Care During COVID-19- May 15, 2020, OCR Secures Agreement with West Virginia to Protect Persons in Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder from Discrimination on the Basis of Disability- May 13, 2020, OCR Issues Guidance on Covered Health Care Providers and Restrictions on Media Access to Protected Health Information about Individuals in Their Facilities- May 5, 2020, OCR Resolves Civil Rights Complaint Against Pennsylvania After it Revises its Pandemic Health Care Triaging Policies to Protect Against Disability Discrimination- April 16, 2020, OCR Announces Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Community-Based Testing Sites During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency- April 9, 2020. 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