Healthplex Settles Alleged Cybersecurity Failures with NYDFS for $2 Million – The HIPAA Journal
The New York Department of Financial Services’ settlement over cybersecurity failures highlights the financial and reputational risk HIPAA-regulated businesses face when data protections fall short; this underscores the need for robust risk assessments, encryption, and incident response planning to avoid costly penalties.
HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Ransomware Security Rule Investigation with BST & Co. CPAs, LLP
OCR’s investigation outcome shows even small firms can trigger HIPAA ransomware penalties without proper safeguards; for business owners, this reinforces the value of comprehensive security controls, routine risk analyses, vendor risk management, and incident response planning.
Accounting Firm Pays Feds $175K for HIPAA Ransomware Breach
The Bank Info Security report illustrates how a ransomware breach can trigger a meaningful penalty; for decision-makers, the takeaway is to enforce strong access controls, encryption, backups, and rapid breach detection to minimize risk and cost.
New York Business Associate Pays $175,000 to Resolve HIPAA Risk Analysis Violation
This case reinforces the obligation for HIPAA risk analyses by business associates; as a business owner, you should ensure regular risk assessments, fix vulnerabilities, and document remediation steps to avoid penalties.
Hipaa Notice Of Privacy Practices Form Printable Pdf Download
Having an easily accessible, printable notice of privacy practices is a practical, business-friendly step for HIPAA compliance; it helps demonstrate transparency with patients and can support marketing and customer trust in regulated industries.