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  • HIPAA business associate

    OCR Enters into $80,000 Settlement With HIPAA Business Associate After Ransomware Investigation

    Published On: January 7th, 2025

    On January 7, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it had entered into an $80,000 settlement and three-year [...]

  • HIPAA Compliance Checklist

    2025 HIPAA Compliance Checklist: What You Need to Know

    Published On: January 7th, 2025

    With potential HIPAA changes on the horizon for HIPAA in 2025, it's essential to continuously monitor your organization's compliance. We’ve compiled a HIPAA compliance checklist to help [...]

  • Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Security Rule

    Required, Regular, (W)ritten: HHS’ Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Security Rule

    Published On: January 3rd, 2025

    Quick, what do these words have in common? Cloud computing, internet of things, generative AI, blockchain, augmented reality, internet of things, machine learning. Answer: As of 2025, all [...]

  • medicaid exclusion list new york

    Eliminating the Manual Approach to the New York Medicaid Exclusion List

    Published On: January 3rd, 2025

    Currently, there are 8,303 providers and entities on the New York OMIG exclusion list. There are a variety of reasons that a provider can end up on [...]

  • cis controls mapping to iso 27001

    Mastering CIS Controls Mapping to ISO 27001

    Published On: January 1st, 2025

    CIS controls and ISO 27001 provide crucial compliance frameworks for healthcare organizations of all types and sizes. Any compliance officer knows that adhering to both standards takes [...]

  • hipaa documentation

    Your Organization’s Guide to Handling HIPAA Documents

    Published On: December 27th, 2024

    In an industry where patient privacy, employee safety, and financial stability are at stake, healthcare organizations must be on top of their compliance activities. A critical job [...]

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.