OCR steps up HIPAA enforcement, with 4 new providers facing settlements

The HHS Office for Civil Rights has settled three HIPAA investigations and brought another case before a judge, showing its commitment to patient privacy and data access. The cases involve psychiatric, dental, and medical practices that violated HIPAA regulations by disclosing patients’ protected health information. OCR has collected over two-dozen settlements since 2019 and will continue to enforce patients’ rights to access their data. Compliance with HIPAA regulations is crucial to protect individuals’ health information.