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  • Weekly Compliance Update

    DOJ Accelerates Whistleblower Enforcement, OCR 2024 Breach Report Sets Records, and No Surprises Act IDR Process Overhauled | June 5, 2026

    Published On: June 5th, 2026

    This week brings three significant developments that every healthcare compliance officer should read carefully: a DOJ memo that changes the timeline and trajectory of False Claims Act [...]

  • Auditor reviewing a digital checklist | HIPAA compliance for medical offices

    HIPAA Compliance for Medical Offices: Tips and Checklist

    Published On: June 2nd, 2026

    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 [...]

  • Weekly Compliance Update

    HHS Launches AERO: AI-Powered Audit Enforcement Puts Every Healthcare Grantee on Notice | May 28, 2026

    Published On: May 29th, 2026

    On May 21, 2026, HHS announced the launch of AERO, the Audit Enforcement and Risk Oversight initiative, a department-wide program integrity effort aimed at holding states and [...]

  • Reproductive Healthcare HIPAA Final Rule

    The Proposed HIPAA Security Rule Update: What It Would Change, What’s Disputed, and How to Prepare

    Published On: May 28th, 2026

    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 [...]

  • Weekly Compliance Update

    CMS Hospice and Home Health Enrollment Freeze, OCR Restructured, and OIG Flags Medical Device Consulting Arrangements | May 2026

    Published On: May 22nd, 2026

    This week features three high-impact developments: a sweeping CMS action that immediately halts new Medicare enrollment for hospices and home health agencies nationwide, a significant reorganization of [...]

  • Building Successful, Repeatable Compliance Programs: Q&A with a Compliance Program Advisor

    Published On: May 21st, 2026

    What makes a great compliance professional? There's no one clear path, but the right experience combined with a passion for perfection can make for a specialist who [...]

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  • 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.