HIPAA

The Office for Civil Rights will begin investigating breaches or protected health information that affect less than 500 individuals, says attorney Sheryl Feutz-Harter.

The new wave of HHS-run desk audits plans to focus on financial organizations and is expected to cover breach notification and the security rule’s risk analysis and risk management requirements, says attorney Becky Williams.

The new wave of HHS-run desk audits plans to focus on financial organizations and is expected to cover breach notification and the security rule’s risk analysis and risk management requirements, says attorney Becky Williams.

Fiduciaries who do not follow security standards may be personally liable to restore losses to plan participant benefits.

Employers need to keep pace with the latest developments impacting health plans. Mercer shares what to watch out for in the coming months.

‘Favoring’ individual employees is permitted in some cases, but seldom recommended, says HUB’s Dennis Fiszer.

‘Favoring’ individual employees is permitted in some cases, but seldom recommended, says HUB’s Dennis Fiszer.

Employers need to understand when the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act applies and ensure that app developers they do business with are compliant, says lawyer Stefano Quintini.

Now is the time for employers to ensure documentation is in order, especially if they’ve received a pre-screening questionnaire from the Office for Civil Rights.

Phase two of the review program focuses on covered entities, including employers. How advisers can help clients prepare.