Mass. Eye and Ear

A thoughtful reader commented on a recent blog post in this series by highlighting the importance of evaluating the risk of harm by any covered entity that experiences a PHI security breach.
Continue Reading A Reader’s Comment about a Third Potential Posting on the HHS Breach Parade for Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Much has been written about the circumstances surrounding the agreement of Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (“MEEI”) to pay the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services the sum of $1.5 million to settle potential violations involving an alleged 2010 security breach of PHI under HIPAA. However, relatively little has been written that the 2010 breach was the second of what may be three significant PHI breaches experienced by MEEI within the last three years.
Continue Reading As the Breach Parade Passes 500 Marchers: Should There be a Posting on the HHS List for a Third Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Breach?