The U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is reporting that in 2023 over 134 million individuals were affected by large breaches of protected health information compared to 55 million in 2022.

HIPAA requires that health care providers, insurers and others take steps to protect the privacy and security of patients’ protected health information. In accordance with 45 C.F.R. § 164.408, a covered entity must notify the HHS Secretary, via an online porta…

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