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  • Q3 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report

    Q3 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report

    Published On: October 9th, 2025

    The third quarter of 2025 witnessed a devastating surge in healthcare data breaches, with 139 reported incidents compromising the protected health information (PHI) of 9,518,682 patients. This [...]

  • Cadia Healthcare OCR Settlement

    When “Success Stories” Go Wrong: Lessons from the Cadia Healthcare HIPAA Settlement

    Published On: October 6th, 2025

    In September 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), via its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a settlement with Cadia Healthcare Facilities for [...]

  • Anti-Harassment Training Guide

    Anti-Harassment Training Guide

    Published On: October 3rd, 2025

    Workplace harassment remains one of the most pressing compliance and cultural challenges for employers in 2025. Despite decades of awareness, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) still [...]

  • How to Prevent Healthcare Data Breaches

    How to Prevent Healthcare Data Breaches

    Published On: October 1st, 2025

    Healthcare data breaches have reached crisis levels. In the first seven months of 2025 alone, 444 large data breaches affecting 500 or more individuals were reported, representing [...]

  • Orthopedic Compliance

    How The Guard Simplifies Orthopedic Compliance

    Published On: September 29th, 2025

    Managing orthopedic compliance requirements has become increasingly complex for orthopedic surgeons and practice administrators. Between patient care, surgical schedules, and administrative duties, staying current with HIPAA, OSHA, [...]

  • Choose the Perfect Compliance Training Platform: Features, Pricing, and Reviews

    Published On: September 25th, 2025

    Healthcare organizations today face increasing pressure to maintain workforce compliance with evolving industry standards, legal requirements, and internal policies within a rapidly changing regulatory landscape. Compliance training [...]

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.