With HIPAA breaches, no real answer when it comes to blame, expert says

There is no clear culprit to blame for HIPAA breaches, according to Adam H. Greene, partner at law firm Davis Wright Tremaine. The complexity and confusion of HIPAA issues, as well as individual state laws, make it difficult to determine who is at fault during a breach. Healthcare leaders need to focus on ensuring that everyone understands what protected health information is and that there is guidance in place to avoid breaches.