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  • What Happens After a HIPAA Complaint is Filed

    What Happens After a HIPAA Complaint is Filed?

    Published On: April 25th, 2022

    Even when you do the best you can to comply with HIPAA regulations, violations and breaches may occur. Clients or patients may report what they think are [...]

  • Free HIPAA

    There’s No Such Thing as Free HIPAA – Ask TurboTax

    Published On: April 22nd, 2022

    TurboTax, the tax filing software company, was recently sued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). What’s the charge? Deceiving consumers with bogus advertisements pitching “free” tax filing [...]

  • Adaptive Health Integrations Breach

    500K Patients Affected by Adaptive Health Integrations Breach

    Published On: April 20th, 2022

    Adaptive Health Integrations, based in North Dakota, reported an incident of unauthorized access to protected health information. There were potentially 510,574 patients affected in the massive breach. [...]

  • HIPAA Employee Handbook

    Things to Consider with HIPAA in Employee Handbooks

    Published On: April 18th, 2022

    One of the critical requirements of HIPAA is having effective policies and procedures that reflect how an organization uses, controls, and manages the protected health information of [...]

  • Role of Business Associates

    How HIPAA Affects the Role of Business Associates

    Published On: April 15th, 2022

    In order to provide the best possible care for patients, healthcare providers often need business partners to provide support services. When do these service providers become business [...]

  • Is iCloud HIPAA Compliant

    Is Apple iCloud HIPAA Compliant?

    Published On: April 13th, 2022

    Millions of people everyday use iCloud to store and backup important files and electronic information from their Apple devices. They love the ease of use and seamless [...]

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.