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  • HHS Spring 2025 Report Small Healthcare Practice Guidance

    HHS Spring 2025 Report: Compliance Actions for Small Healthcare Practices

    Published On: June 4th, 2025

    Critical Findings and Actionable Steps Based on the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Spring 2025 Semiannual Report to Congress [...]

  • Comstar Ransomware OCR Settlement

    Comstar Ransomware Breach Leads to OCR Settlement

    Published On: June 2nd, 2025

    The latest HIPAA enforcement action should serve as a loud and clear warning to every medical billing company: HIPAA is not optional—it’s the law. The U.S. Department [...]

  • BayCare Health System HIPAA Fine

    Florida Health Care Provider Pays $800K to Settle with HHS

    Published On: May 28th, 2025

    In a powerful reminder that internal threats can be just as dangerous as external cyberattacks, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil [...]

  • Healthcare Breaches April 2025

    Healthcare Breaches Surge in April 2025: Over 5 Million Records Exposed

    Published On: May 27th, 2025

    The healthcare industry continued to battle rising cybersecurity threats in April 2025, with a total of 27 significant breaches reported to the Department of Health and Human [...]

  • Vision Upright MRI Settles with HHS

    Small Provider, Big Consequences: Vision Upright MRI Settles with HHS

    Published On: May 20th, 2025

    In a clear signal that HIPAA compliance is not just for large health care systems, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil [...]

  • risks of ai in healthcare

    The AI Paradox in Healthcare Compliance: Balancing Innovation and Risk

    Published On: May 16th, 2025

    Even with its extensive scope, the healthcare industry remains subject to regulations. This makes healthcare compliance more complex because it involves various regulations across several aspects, such [...]

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.