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  • Procurement Compliance

    Buyers Beware: Fraudulent Cisco Hardware Puts Spotlight on Procurement and Compliance

    Published On: August 3rd, 2022

    Procurement compliance and security are often put on the back burner when companies try to save money. They see the same devices they could buy from a [...]

  • Is Shopify HIPAA Compliant

    Is Shopify HIPAA Compliant?

    Published On: August 1st, 2022

    Shopify is a popular eCommerce platform, but are you selling goods or services to patients? If so, you must ensure that the eCommerce platform you use to [...]

  • IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022

    IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022 Comes to Shocking Conclusion

    Published On: July 29th, 2022

    Each year IBM works with Ponemon Institute to research breaches across several sectors of the economy. For the 12th consecutive year, healthcare breaches had the highest price [...]

  • Cyber Risks in Healthcare

    Cyber Risks in Healthcare: How to Explain Them to Your Healthcare Clients

    Published On: July 27th, 2022

    You know what the risks are, but how do you explain them to your healthcare clients in a way that they’ll understand? Most people are not very [...]

  • Is OhMD HIPAA Compliant

    Is OhMD HIPAA Compliant?

    Published On: July 25th, 2022

    Improved technology and the recent pandemic created new opportunities for healthcare practitioners and their patients to communicate electronically. OhMD has developed a platform rich with features, including [...]

  • June 2022 Healthcare Breach Report

    June 2022 Healthcare Breach Report

    Published On: July 22nd, 2022

    Each month, we review healthcare breaches to determine the leading cause and how the incidents could have been prevented. We do so by examining the Office for [...]

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.