
The episode discusses the intersection of gag gifts, lava lamps, and HIPAA compliance, highlighting a recent enforcement action and common misconceptions about health plans.
What do lava lamps, whoopee cushions, and HIPAA have in common? More than you'd think! This week, a familiar mall retailer famous for gag gifts and lava lamps finds itself at the center of an OCR enforcement action that highlights a common misconception about employer-sponsored health plans. Along the way, you'll learn why "we've never had a problem before" isn't a cybersecurity strategy, how self-funded health plans fit into HIPAA, and why ignoring compliance can quickly become a very expensive joke. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/567
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