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OSHA Gathers More than $3.5 Million in Coronavirus Penalties
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OSHA Gathers More than $3.5 Million in Coronavirus Penalties

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Dec. 3, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued citations arising from 263 inspections for violations relating to the coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties of more than $3.5 million, the DOL…

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December 29, 2020 by wastemedicadmin
OSHA to Target Workplaces with Highest Injury and Illness Rates
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OSHA to Target Workplaces with Highest Injury and Illness Rates

The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is updating its inspection program that directs agency enforcement resources to establishments with the highest rates of injuries and illnesses. The Site-Specific Targeting (SST) Directive is OSHA’s primary targeting program…

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December 29, 2020 by wastemedicadmin
Health Privacy, Security Priorities in Biden Administration
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Health Privacy, Security Priorities in Biden Administration

Look for the Biden administration to put health data privacy and security on the front burner next year. As attorney general for California, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Designate Xavier Becerra developed a track record as a proponent of consumer privacy initiatives.…

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December 28, 2020 by wastemedicadmin
How does HIPAA affect medical devices?
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How does HIPAA affect medical devices?

Concern for protecting and safely handling private health information continues to grow, especially with the reliance on electronic transmission. Federal regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provide guidelines to help ensure that healthcare providers, institutions and their business partners protect…

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November 24, 2020 by wastemedicadmin
6 Tips on How to Respond to Reviews Under HIPAA Guidelines
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6 Tips on How to Respond to Reviews Under HIPAA Guidelines

Customer loyalty is the ultimate goal of any business. Everyday companies should not only try to provide excellent service but also try to turn a dissatisfied customer into a happy one. But how can one calm down an angry patient without violating HIPAA regulations? Sounds…

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November 24, 2020 by wastemedicadmin
17 HIPAA settlements in 2020
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17 HIPAA settlements in 2020

2020 has been a busy year with HHS’ Office for Civil Rights, from Premera Blue Cross’ $6.85 million settlement, the second largest in OCR history, to numerous right of access case resolutions. Here are 17 hospitals, health systems and health plans that have agreed to…

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November 24, 2020 by wastemedicadmin
Aetna to Pay OCR $1M Over 3 Patient Data Breaches, HIPAA Violations
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Aetna to Pay OCR $1M Over 3 Patient Data Breaches, HIPAA Violations

October 28, 2020 – The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights announced it reached a $1 million settlement with Aetna to resolve potential HIPAA violations stemming from three separate patient data breaches in 2017. The insurance giant has already settled a class-action lawsuit filed by breach victims…

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November 2, 2020 by wastemedicadmin
4 healthcare organizations that paid $1M+ this year to settle HIPAA violations
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4 healthcare organizations that paid $1M+ this year to settle HIPAA violations

Throughout 2020, healthcare organizations have agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle HIPAA violations with HHS’ Office for Civil Rights. Here are four of the largest HIPAA settlements so far this year. 1. Premera Blue Cross agreed to pay OCR $6.85 million to settle…

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November 2, 2020 by wastemedicadmin
OCR Imposes $6.85M Penalty Over Data Breach
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OCR Imposes $6.85M Penalty Over Data Breach

A health insurance company in Washington state has been slapped with the second-largest ever HIPAA violation penalty. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has imposed a $6.85m penalty on Premera Blue Cross to resolve potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and…

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September 29, 2020 by wastemedicadmin
OSHA Awards $11M In Worker Safety And Health Training Grants
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OSHA Awards $11M In Worker Safety And Health Training Grants

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has awarded approximately $11.2 million in Susan Harwood federal safety and health training grants to 90 nonprofit organizations nationwide. The grants will provide education and training programs to help workers and employers recognize serious…

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September 29, 2020 by wastemedicadmin

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22 Jan

Worker safety experts discuss possible changes under Biden administration. https://bit.ly/3mRb8hb https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/20661-whats-ahead-for-osha

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22 Jan

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic through Dec. 3, OSHA has issued citations arising from 263 inspections for violations relating to the coronavirus, resulting in proposed penalties of more than $3.5M, the DOL said in a Dec. 11 press release. https://bit.ly/37TlXLw

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20 Jan

The new directive replaces Site-Specific Targeting 2016, and includes significant changes such as creation of a new targeting category for establishments indicating consistent injury and illness rate increases over the three-year data collection period. https://bit.ly/3aRbqSZ

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18 Jan

A recent nurse practitioner survey shows how things have improved since the onset of the pandemic and where improvements are still needed. https://bit.ly/2KVBstk

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15 Jan

With limitations come new innovations: The use of telehealth services has grown exponentially, and this new virtual-first approach will lead to care that is centered on the patient, not a health system. https://bit.ly/3aMv0Qi

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