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    Compliance Tracking and Reporting: Real-Time Visibility with The Guard

    Published On: December 31st, 2025

    Compliance isn't a one-time checkbox—it's an ongoing commitment that demands constant vigilance. For healthcare organizations navigating HIPAA, OSHA, and SOC 2 requirements, the challenge isn't just achieving [...]

  • hospital training software

    Hospital Training Software That Actually Works: The Guard by Compliancy Group

    Published On: December 29th, 2025

    Your compliance deadline is tomorrow. Three staff members still haven't completed their HIPAA training. Two more are stuck on outdated OSHA modules. And you're drowning in spreadsheets [...]

  • compliance management solutions

    Healthcare Compliance Management Solutions That Actually Work

    Published On: December 26th, 2025

    One overlooked policy update. A single missed training deadline. An incident report lost in email chains. That's all it takes to expose your healthcare organization to devastating [...]

  • incident reporting system in healthcare

    Why Your Healthcare Organization Needs a Modern Incident Reporting System

    Published On: December 22nd, 2025

    Every healthcare organization faces a sobering reality: incidents happen. Medication errors, patient falls, equipment malfunctions, workplace injuries—these events occur daily across facilities nationwide. According to the World [...]

  • Concentra Right of Access Violation

    Concentra Hit With $112,500 HIPAA Penalty: What Healthcare Providers Must Know About the 30-Day Access Rule

    Published On: December 16th, 2025

    OCR's 54th Right of Access enforcement action sends clear warning to healthcare providers: Patient record delays come with steep consequences The U.S. Department [...]

  • healthcare contract management software

    Why Healthcare Organizations Are Ditching Spreadsheets for Real Contract Management Software

    Published On: December 16th, 2025

    If you're still tracking business associate agreements in spreadsheets, juggling vendor compliance documents across email threads, or frantically searching for that one confidentiality agreement right before an [...]

Blog Categories

  • 42 CFR Part 2

    42 CFR Part 2

    42 CFR Part 2 dictates rules for the confidentiality of substance abuse records. Find out when providers are permitted to share records and when they are not.

  • Healthcare Compliance

    Healthcare Compliance

    Healthcare compliance is complex, especially when you have to meet multiple compliance standards. Learn how to navigate HIPAA, OSHA, and SOC 2 requirements.

  • Healthcare Data Breach Report

    Healthcare Data Breach Report

    Each month, we review what caused healthcare data breaches and how they could have been prevented. Learn how to protect your business from breaches and fines.

  • HIPAA Compliance

    HIPAA Compliance

    Whether you’re a healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare vendor, you must meet HIPAA standards. Learn what’s required for HIPAA compliance and how to implement a successful program.

  • HIPAA News

    HIPAA News

    Keep up to date on HIPAA news by checking in with us. We will provide you with information on changes to HIPAA law, healthcare breaches, HIPAA violations, and OCR fines.

  • HIPAA Violation Fines

    HIPAA Violation Fines

    Healthcare organizations that fail to meet HIPAA Privacy, Security, or Breach Notification Rules can face HIPAA violation fines. Find out who has been fined and how they could have prevented penalties.

  • MACRA MIPS

    MACRA MIPS

    To be eligible for reimbursement under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), you must meet Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) standards.

  • OCR Enforcement

    OCR Enforcement

    The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the enforcing body of HIPAA. The OCR conducts investigations into potential HIPAA violations, issuing judgments that can result in settlements.

  • OIG Compliance

    OIG Compliance

    The Office of Inspector General (OIG) released guidance, referred to as the seven elements of compliance. Find out how to implement an effective compliance program.

  • OSHA Healthcare Compliance

    OSHA Healthcare Compliance

    OSHA healthcare compliance ensures a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff. Find out how to meet various OSHA standards specific to healthcare.

  • Right of Access

    Right of Access

    The HIPAA Right of Access standard requires healthcare providers to comply with patient record requests. This standard is the most cited in HIPAA settlements. Learn the rules.

  • SOC 2 Compliance

    SOC 2 Compliance

    The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) created a cybersecurity framework called Service Organization Control Type 2 (SOC 2). Learn how about SOC 2 compliance.