The State of Alaska has been fined $1.7 million after losing a hard disk that may have contained electronic health records. The investigation by HHS into the loss led them to discover systememic security problems within the state.
geoff_techGeoff BeckmanDid Alaska's Department of Health & Social Services just get whacked for major HIPAA violations? You betcha! {WINK}: http://t.co/kYrnjWEe
iloneIlone Harrison“Protect info based on what not where”: Alaska fined $1.7 million for lax security protecting health records http://t.co/LNKVA0vG#encrypt