tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2023 Issue Q2

Reader Questions: Keep on Top of HIPAA Breach Reporting Deadlines

Question: We uncovered a small data breach in our practice that impacted about 225 patients. Do we need to contact anyone since the breach was so small and we contained it? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Yes, no matter the size of the breach, you still must report to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). However, if you uncover a HIPAA breach in your office, know that there are different timelines for reporting to the feds. The larger the breach, the shorter the turnaround time to let the feds know the details. Here’s a basic breakdown of...

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