OIG Audit Finds Gaps in Office of Civil Rights’ HIPAA Oversight
December 4, 2024 | |
OIG Audit Finds Gaps in Office of Civil Rights’ HIPAA Oversight
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released a report evaluating the effectiveness of the Office for Civil Rights’ (OCR) HIPAA audit program. This audit was prompted by increasing concerns about cyberattacks on healthcare organizations and the protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI). The report assessed whether OCR’s audits, guidance, and enforcement… (Eisen, December 4, 2024) #Health Information Technology, #Privacy