DOJ Takes First Enforcement Action Against COVID-19 Fraud
Temporary Restraining Order issued against website offering fraudulent vaccine The Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken its first enforcement action in federal…
Warning Issued on Scams and Spoofing of Government Agency Calls
Key Points The FBI’s number has been spoofed along with other government agencies Scammers impersonate government agencies as part of…
Coronavirus Warning for Compliance and HIPAA Privacy Officers
Cyber-criminals are engaging in Coronavirus scams, including impersonating research or government authorities, and offering attachments of medical records or reports.…
2019 FBI Internet Crime Report
Key Points In 2019, there were over $3.5 billion reported in victim losses. In the last 5 years, IC3 received…
OIG Testimony on FDA Oversight of Cybersecurity Risks to Medical Devices
Reminder to Compliance Officers that medical devices can be a cybersecurity risk The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
Successful Ransomware Attack on the Hackensack System is a Reminder of How Serious a Problem it Remains for Health Care Entities
OCR tips on preventing and mitigating attacks Hackensack Meridian Health announced that it was the subject of a ransomware attack…
Include Mobile Devices, Tablets, and Flash Drives in Your Organization’s Encryption Efforts
Recent Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforcement action highlights that health care entities…
Multi-Agency Enforcement Action Against 35 Individuals Involved in Fraudulent Genetic Testing Scheme
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a multi-agency and multi-state coordinated law enforcement action against 35 individuals involved in…
OCR’s New Cybersecurity Newsletter Provides Insight into Two Cybersecurity Threats
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently released a “Spring 2019 OCR Cybersecurity…
Home Health is Among the Most Vulnerable Programs for Fraud
Overview Home health programs assist the elderly, people with disabilities, and individuals with chronic or temporary health conditions in various…
How Kickbacks Result in Civil False Claims Fraud Actions
Overview A continual enforcement priority for both the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and…
Strong Cyber Security Requires Broader HIPAA Security Rule Compliance
On October 15, 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced its largest…