General Surgery Coding Alert - 2017 Issue 1
Industry Notes: Fraudulent Cybersecurity Firm Masquerades As the OCR in Phishing Scam
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Article Overview
This industry note covers a cybersecurity phishing incident involving impersonation of the HHS Office for Civil Rights and misuse of HHS branding. It explains the broad context of the scam, the type of organizations targeted, and the government response urging vigilance and reporting. The article is relevant to compliance staff, privacy and security teams, and healthcare organizations that handle HIPAA-regulated information.
Why This Topic Matters
Healthcare organizations and their business associates are common targets for fraud that exploits regulatory terminology and official-looking communications. Understanding this type of scam helps compliance and security teams recognize suspicious outreach and respond appropriately.
What You Will Learn
- The general nature of the phishing scam and how it was presented
- Which healthcare organizations were targeted in the incident
- How HHS and OCR responded to the fraudulent activity
- Where readers are directed for official information and reporting resources
Who Should Read This
- HIPAA covered entities
- Business associates
- Compliance officers
- Privacy officers
- Security teams
- Healthcare administrators
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