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  • 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 [...]

  • Weekly Compliance Update

    Electronic Prior Authorization, Overhauled Corporate Integrity Agreements, and New OIG Billing Scrutiny: This Week’s Healthcare Compliance Developments & News

    Published On: May 15th, 2026

    This week's compliance landscape features three developments with significant operational implications: a CMS initiative accelerating the January 1, 2027 deadline for electronic prior authorization that requires immediate [...]

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    IT Security Assessment Tools: A Practical Guide for Modern Organizations

    Published On: May 12th, 2026

    An IT security assessment is an essential part of maintaining a secure and resilient technology environment. It involves taking a close, structured look at the systems, applications, [...]

  • Weekly Compliance Update

    Medicare Virtual Care Billing Under Scrutiny & More: This Week’s Healthcare Compliance Developments & News

    Published On: May 8th, 2026

    This week brings three developments with direct operational implications for compliance officers: a new OIG audit exposing over $2 million in potentially improper Medicare payments for virtual [...]

  • incident reporting in healthcare

    Barriers and Benefits of Incident Reporting in Healthcare

    Published On: May 5th, 2026

    Medical errors are a major issue in the U.S., with hundreds of thousands of adverse events linked to preventable harm each year. Everyone agrees incident reporting is [...]

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.