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  • 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 [...]

  • pharmacy regulatory compliance

    Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance: Your Complete Guide to Building an Effective Program

    Published On: December 12th, 2025

    Pharmacy regulatory compliance is more complex than ever. With oversight from the DEA, FDA, state boards of pharmacy, and HIPAA requirements, pharmacies navigate a challenging web of [...]

  • HIPAA Security Rule Updates

    Healthcare’s Great Cybersecurity Standoff: Why 100+ Providers Are Rejecting HIPAA Security Rule Overhaul

    Published On: December 10th, 2025

    In what may be remembered as one of the most contentious regulatory battles in modern healthcare, over 100 hospital systems and provider associations have united to demand [...]

  • Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act

    Healthcare Cybersecurity Legislation: What Organizations Need to Know

    Published On: December 5th, 2025

    New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Fortify America's Most Vulnerable Healthcare Systems The healthcare industry is facing an unprecedented crisis. Last year alone, more [...]

  • compliance in healthcare

    Compliance in Healthcare: How to Build Effective Healthcare Compliance Programs

    Published On: December 3rd, 2025

    Healthcare organizations face mounting regulatory pressures. With HIPAA violation settlements exceeding $13 million annually and data breaches costing an average of $9.77 million per incident, compliance in [...]

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.