
If CMPs are imposed, the covered entity may request a hearing in which an HHS administrative law judge decides if the penalties are supported by the evidence in the case. If you are a current user of the Dental Office Toolkit, you will be able to use your existing username and password. If the covered entity or business associate does not take satisfactory action to resolve the matter, OCR may decide to impose civil money penalties (CMPs) on the covered entity. Regulations by State (map) This interactive map offers details about laboratory testing requirements that may be in place in your state. You must have the EFT User role assigned to your Dental Office Toolkit username to manage direct deposit (EFT) information for your office. Voluntarily comply with the HIPAA Rules This Toolkit includes an interactive map that details each state's requirements and contact information for the appropriate regulatory agency.If OCR determines that a covered entity or business associate may not have complied with the HIPAA Rules, that entity or business associate must: You file your complaint within 180 days of the violationĪt the end of the investigation, OCR issues a letter describing the resolution of the investigation.Your rights were violated by a covered entity or business associate.Under the law, OCR only may take action on complaints if:

OCR carefully reviews all health information privacy and security complaints. How OCR Investigates a Health Information Privacy and Security Complaint You may file a health information privacy and security complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) if you feel a covered entity or business associate violated your (or someone else’s) health information privacy rights or committed another violation of the Privacy, Security or Breach Notification Rules. Registering for the Dental Office Toolkit.
