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HHS Office for Civil Rights Reaches Settlement with Azul Vision, Inc. Over HIPAA Access Investigation

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  • Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

  • August 27, 2026

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    The HHS Office for Civil Rights resolved a HIPAA Privacy Rule violation involving Azul Vision, Inc. regarding access to protected health information.

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    Azul Vision failed to provide an individual’s PHI within the required 30-day period after a request, delaying access until January 2025.

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    The settlement marks OCR's 55th enforcement action under the Right of Access Enforcement Initiative, launched during the Trump Administration.

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    Azul Vision will implement a corrective action plan and has paid OCR $50,000 as part of the resolution agreement.

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    The corrective action plan includes compliance reviews, training for staff, and periodic reporting to HHS on PHI access requests.

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HHS’ Office for Civil Rights Settles HIPAA Right of Access Investigation with Azul Vision, Inc.

  • by Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

  • August 27, 2026

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