Jennifer Hennessy

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Firm/Organization: Foley & Lardner LLP
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Who knows what a hacker can do with your information
Shot of an unrecognisable hacker using a cellphone and laptop in the dark
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently proposed two new rules designed to increase patient and provider access to health records. As stated by HHS in its press release, the proposed rules “will support seamless and secure access, exchange, and use of electronic health information.” These proposed rules stem from two separate components within HHS – the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health…
Who knows what a hacker can do with your information
Shot of an unrecognisable hacker using a cellphone and laptop in the dark
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently released Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices: Managing Threats and Protecting Patients (HICP). DHHS states that the purpose of the HICP is to: Raise awareness of cybersecurity; Provide vetted cybersecurity practices; Move organizations towards consistency in mitigating cybersecurity threats to the sector; Aid health care and public health organizations to develop meaningful cybersecurity objectives and outcomes.…
HC-Reiumbursement
So far 2017 is proving to be an active year for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) enforcement. This comes on the heels of 2016, which saw an unprecedented level of enforcement actions, with 13 total settlements and nearly a 300 percent increase in total collected fines over 2015. To date in 2017, nine actions have been settled and the average settlement amount continues to outpace 2016.…
cybersecurity
With the news of the newest international ransomware campaign that is currently affecting some organizations within the Health Care sector, it is important to not only educate staff on necessary precautions, but also be aware of steps to take in the instance you are infected by a ransomware attack. The following information was distributed  today by the Office of the National Coordinator (ONC).  Please take a moment to review the information and prepare your organization…