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

    Published On: July 16th, 2025

    Healthcare compliance failures carry devastating consequences that extend far beyond financial penalties—they can erode patient trust, damage reputations, and disrupt operations. As enforcement actions intensify and cyber [...]

  • June 2025 Healthcare Data Breaches Affected 7.1M

    Published On: July 14th, 2025

    June 2025 witnessed a significant surge in healthcare data breaches, with 66 reported incidents affecting over 7.1 million individuals. The month was marked by sophisticated cyberattacks targeting [...]

  • Federal Court Challenges to the 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule on Reproductive Health Records

    Published On: July 10th, 2025

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) faced significant legal challenges to its 2024 HIPAA Privacy Rule amendments designed to strengthen protections for reproductive health care [...]

  • $225,000 OCR Settlement Shows Why HIPAA Risk Analysis Can’t Be Ignored

    Published On: July 8th, 2025

    The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) just sent another clear message to healthcare organizations: failing to conduct proper HIPAA risk analysis [...]

  • Healthcare Data Breaches in H1 2025: A Crisis Accelerating Beyond Control

    Published On: July 3rd, 2025

    The first half of 2025 has delivered a stark wake-up call to the healthcare industry. What began as a concerning trend in Q1 has exploded into a [...]

  • Florida AHCA Medical License Background Check and Compliance Verification for Healthcare Professionals

    Published On: July 2nd, 2025

    In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment, compliance is no longer just a matter of checking boxes. It is a proactive and strategic process that protects patient privacy, [...]

Blog Categories

  • 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 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 ensures a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff. Find out how to meet various OSHA standards specific to healthcare.

  • 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

    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.