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  • PIH Health HIPAA Settlement

    PIH Health Pays $600K Settlement After Phishing Attack

    Published On: April 24th, 2025

    The breach, which stemmed from a June 2019 phishing attack, compromised 45 employee email accounts and exposed a range of sensitive data—including names, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, [...]

  • compliance and training

    Training and Compliance, Two Peas in a Pod

    Published On: April 22nd, 2025

    Creating a Compliance Training Plan Developing a training plan is the first step to a successful training program. Creating a training plan ensures that employees are uniformly trained across [...]

  • GHMA HIPAA Violation

    OCR Settles with Guam Memorial Hospital Over Ransomware-Related Violations

    Published On: April 21st, 2025

    The case underscores the growing cybersecurity risks faced by healthcare organizations and the critical importance of HIPAA compliance in mitigating those threats. What Happened? OCR’s investigation into GMHA began [...]

  • healthcare industry regulations

    Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare: Safeguarding Patients, Professionals, and Systems

    Published On: April 18th, 2025

    With annual U.S. healthcare expenditures exceeding $4.5 trillion, strong healthcare industry regulations are more important than ever. For compliance professionals, understanding how these different rules interact, including HIPAA, the [...]

  • Q1 2025 Healthcare Breach Report

    Q1 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Wrap-Up: 5.6 Million Patient Records Exposed

    Published On: April 16th, 2025

    Let’s break down what happened, what it means, and how your organization can protect itself before Q2 paints an even darker picture. By the Numbers: A Month-by-Month Breakdown Worst [...]

  • Northeast Radiology, P.C. Faces Scrutiny for Potential Security Rule Violation

    Northeast Radiology, P.C. Faces Scrutiny for Potential Security Rule Violation

    Published On: April 11th, 2025

    The Breach that Launched the Investigation In March 2020, Northeast Radiology, P.C. (NERAD) filed a breach report with the OCR. In its report, NERAD noted that an unauthorized party [...]

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.