Malicious Malware Leads to $750,000 HIPAA Settlement | Practical Law
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a settlement of potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) involving health care facilities and providers affiliated with a major West Coast university. The university will pay $750,000 to settle the potential violations and must take corrective measures that include a comprehensive risk analysis.