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  • Compliance officer reviewing a HIPAA security checklist for Cybersecurity Awareness Month in healthcare

    Cybersecurity Awareness Month: What Healthcare Compliance Teams Should Do This October

    Published On: October 7th, 2026

    Which Cyber Threats Are Affecting Healthcare in 2026? Healthcare remains one of the most targeted sectors for cyberattacks. Patient records are valuable to attackers, and many organizations cannot [...]

  • Compliance officer teaching staff the difference between OIG and SAM Exclusion Screening

    How Often Should You Check the OIG Exclusion List?

    Published On: October 5th, 2026

    What Is the OIG Exclusion List (LEIE)? The OIG exclusion list is the federal record of individuals and organizations barred from Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health care [...]

  • Compliance officer teaching staff the difference between OIG and SAM Exclusion Screening

    OIG Exclusion Screening vs. SAM: What’s the Difference?

    Published On: October 2nd, 2026

    What is OIG Exclusion Screening? OIG exclusion screening confirms that no one involved in your federally reimbursed work is excluded from federal health care programs. It maintains the [...]

  • Compliance officer reviewing audit documentation on a laptop | healthcare compliance audit

    Healthcare Compliance Audit: How to Move From Audit Anxiety to Continuous Readiness

    Published On: September 28th, 2026

    What Is a Healthcare Compliance Audit? A healthcare compliance audit is a formal review of whether your organization meets the regulatory, accreditation, or contractual requirements that apply to [...]

  • Officer analyzing metrics on two monitors | Healthcare compliance risk assessment template

    Healthcare Compliance Risk Assessment Template

    Published On: September 18th, 2026

    What Is a Healthcare Compliance Risk Assessment? A healthcare compliance risk assessment is a systematic process for finding where your organization is exposed to compliance risk. It looks [...]

  • Woman working at computer | best healthcare compliance software

    Best Healthcare Compliance Software for 2026

    Published On: September 17th, 2026

    Most healthcare organizations track HIPAA, OSHA, fraud and abuse rules, and accreditation standards across spreadsheets, binders, and single-purpose tools, usually with one person handling it part-time. The best healthcare [...]

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  • 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.