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Gov't-Run Organizations Not Immune From HIPAA

Published on Fri Apr 04, 2014

Even government entities are finding that keeping up with patient privacy laws can be a tough task. Skagit County, Washington has settled with the Department of Health and Human Services for $215,000 over potential HIPAA violations. “This case marks the first settlement with a county government and sends a strong message about the importance of HIPAA compliance to local and [...]
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