Primary Health Care in Des Moines, Iowa, recently announced an email breach of their system one year after discovery. This exceeds the timeframe outlined in the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, which states that organizations are required to report a breach within 60 days of discovery.
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Email breach bypasses notification period of HIPAA Breach Notification Rule
Source: Revenue Cycle Advisor
Primary Health Care in Des Moines, Iowa, recently announced an email breach of its system one year after discovery. This exceeds the timeframe outlined in the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, which states that organizations are required to report a breach within 60 days of discovery.
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