Resolution Agreements - HHS.gov
Aug 18, 2025 · Resolution agreements are reserved to settle investigations with more serious outcomes
Office for Civil Rights (OCR) | HHS.gov
File a civil rights, conscience, religious freedom, or health information privacy complaint.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Office for Civil Rights
Every complaint that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) receives is important. However, not every complaint results in an investigation, and it is not …
HHS Announces Restructuring Effort to Trim Backlog of HIPAA and Civil ...
Feb 28, 2023 · The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has restructured its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and has created new divisions that will help improve the enforcement of HIPAA …
Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health and Human Services
The Office for Civil Rights helps to protect you from discrimination in certain healthcare and social service programs.
The Federal Office That Investigates HIPAA Violations: HHS OCR …
Oct 20, 2024 · The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the federal office that investigates HIPAA violations. It enforces the HIPAA Privacy Rule, HIPAA Security Rule, and the Breach Notification …
Civil Rights What to Expect - HHS.gov
Jun 16, 2017 · If OCR determines your rights have been violated, the health care provider or state or local government agency that violated your rights is granted a specific time period, usually 60 days, …
Civil Rights Office Settles HIPAA Cases with Three Companies
Jan 15, 2025 · The proposed resolutions with Elgon and VPN Solutions are the eighth and ninth ransomware investigation settlements announced by OCR.
How does OCR investigate a civil rights complaint? - HHS.gov
Nov 18, 2015 · Once a complaint is received, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) must determine if it has the legal authority to review and investigate the complaint. OCR’s primary authority is over …
OCR Active with Settlements and Enforcement Actions in November …
Dec 12, 2024 · The Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services (OCR) was busy negotiating and settling enforcement actions in November and early December.