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  • March 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report

    March 2025 Healthcare Data Breaches: Hacking Remains the Top Threat

    Published On: April 9th, 2025

    With the vast majority of incidents caused by hacking, the numbers tell a story that healthcare organizations can’t afford to ignore. Breach Breakdown: Who Was Hit and How The [...]

  • Compliance Program Effectiveness

    How is Compliance Program Effectiveness Measured?

    Published On: April 4th, 2025

    Due to the complexity of developing a compliance program that meets all regulatory compliance standards, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) released guidance to help healthcare organizations navigate the [...]

  • How to Make a HIPAA-Compliant Website

    How to Make a HIPAA-Compliant Website: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Published On: April 2nd, 2025

    In this guide, we’ll go over some of the website components that are required to be HIPAA compliant, focusing on what matters most and helping you to stay efficient [...]

  • February 2025 Healthcare Data Breaches

    Healthcare Data Breaches in February 2025: Over 1.2 Million Patients Affected

    Published On: March 25th, 2025

    Key Takeaways from February’s Healthcare Breaches Healthcare providers were the hardest hit, accounting for 65.22% (30 breaches) of all incidents. Business associates—third-party vendors handling sensitive data—were responsible for 11 [...]

  • Health Fitness Corporation OCR Settlement

    OCR Settles 5th Case Under Risk Analysis Initiative

    Published On: March 24th, 2025

    The OCR launched its Risk Analysis Initiative to focus investigations on compliance with the provision, as it is the foundation for effectively protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI), and [...]

  • healthcare audit solutions

    What Every Compliance Officer Should Know About Healthcare Audits

    Published On: March 19th, 2025

    Two examples of outside auditors are the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the insurance payors. The Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) sometimes conducts certain audits of [...]

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.