HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Checklist (+ Template)
Most healthcare organizations know a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security risk assessment is required, but knowing it is required is very different [...]
HIPAA Compliance for Medical Offices: Tips and Checklist
Running a medical office means your focus is on patients, not compliance paperwork. But the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) does not care how busy [...]
The Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Update: What It Would Change, What’s Disputed, and How to Prepare
In December 2024, HHS proposed the most significant update to the HIPAA Security Rule in more than 20 years. In the months since, more than 100 hospital [...]
How to Make a HIPAA-Compliant Website: A Step-by-Step Guide
Making a HIPAA-compliant website doesn’t have to mean rebuilding your existing website from scratch or paying for expensive web hosting. Whether you're working with a small medical [...]
Understanding HIPAA Control Requirements
There are various HIPAA control requirements, including administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. To help organizations implement and sustain these safeguards, HIPAA is made up of four primary [...]
Legal Requirements for Healthcare Websites: A Comprehensive Checklist
Having a website has become standard for healthcare organizations and service providers. It also makes good business sense. If your website collects and uses patient data, you [...]
OCR Enters into $80,000 Settlement With HIPAA Business Associate After Ransomware Investigation
On January 7, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it had entered into an $80,000 settlement and three-year [...]
2025 HIPAA Compliance Checklist: What You Need to Know
With potential HIPAA changes on the horizon for HIPAA in 2025, it's essential to continuously monitor your organization's compliance. We’ve compiled a HIPAA compliance checklist to help [...]
Required, Regular, (W)ritten: HHS’ Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Security Rule
Quick, what do these words have in common? Cloud computing, internet of things, generative AI, blockchain, augmented reality, internet of things, machine learning. Answer: As of 2025, all [...]
Your Organization’s Guide to Handling HIPAA Documents
In an industry where patient privacy, employee safety, and financial stability are at stake, healthcare organizations must be on top of their compliance activities. A critical job [...]
