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    Risk Management Software for Hospitals: Technology Is Now Essential

    Published On: July 30th, 2025

    Modern hospital risk management requires more than reactive tracking. It needs a centralized and integrated platform that can flag issues early, help teams act quickly, and implement corrective action. [...]

  • CMS Training Requirements

    CMS Training Requirements: A 2025 Guide for All CMS Training Programs

    Published On: July 28th, 2025

    In 2025, CMS training requirements became more detailed and expansive, placing increased pressure on compliance professionals, healthcare administrators, and provider organizations to stay ahead of evolving standards. Failure to [...]

  • Syracuse ASC Ransomware Settlement

    What Healthcare Providers Must Learn from Syracuse ASC’s Costly Ransomware Settlement

    Published On: July 25th, 2025

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  • cybersecurity risk assessment

    Cybersecurity Risk Assessment in Healthcare: A Practical Guide to HIPAA Compliance and Medical Device Security

    Published On: July 23rd, 2025

    Why Traditional IT Risk Assessments Fail in Healthcare As a compliance professional, you know that most HIPAA violations happen because organizations don’t properly analyze their risks. Regular IT risk [...]

  • AMA with AMA Where to Start

    Ask Me Anything with Anne Marie Anderson: Where Do I Start?

    Published On: July 16th, 2025

    What is the question you get most often as an experienced Compliance professional from someone new to a compliance role or new to their current role? Where do I [...]

  • compliance audit software

    Using Compliance Audit Software to Save Time, Reduce Errors, and Improve Tracking

    Published On: July 16th, 2025

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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.