This blog is written by Mr. Steven C. Schurr, Esq. and focuses on health care law matters that pertain to food and drug law, regulatory compliance, privacy rights, insurance coverage, state and federal disability coverage, patient advocacy issues, and mental health coverage and treatment.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Update on Enforcement of HIPAA Privacy Rule

CCH has published a summary of enforcement data for privacy violations under HIPAA since enforcement of the law began in April 2003:

http://www.hr.cch.com/news/benefits/092208.asp

There is no individual private cause of action for HIPAA violations. A complaint must be filed with the Office of Civil Rights in the case of an alleged violation.

Steve

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