Virtual Noncompliance: OCR Settles With CSP Business Associate for $90,000
Published On: January 14th, 2025
On January 7, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $90,000 settlement (with a one-year corrective action plan, [...]
Legal Requirements for Healthcare Websites: A Comprehensive Checklist
Published On: January 13th, 2025
Having a website has become standard for healthcare organizations and service providers. It also makes good business sense. If your website collects and uses patient data, you [...]
Simplifying HIPAA Healthcare Compliance With Automated Solutions
Published On: January 10th, 2025
There are multiple challenges that fall within maintaining HIPAA compliance, which is likely why at least 133 million patient records were exposed in 2023 alone. Healthcare organizations [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 is complex, especially when you have to meet multiple compliance standards. Learn how to navigate HIPAA, OSHA, and SOC 2 requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To be eligible for reimbursement under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), you must meet Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) standards.
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.
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 ensures a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff. Find out how to meet various OSHA standards specific to healthcare.
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.
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.
