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  • HHS Policy Statement

    HHS Policy Statement Limits Public Participation in Rulemaking

    Published On: March 13th, 2025

    HHS Policy Statement: The Administrative Act and How an Idea Becomes a Regulation A federal law known as the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) sets forth the process by which [...]

  • penalties for noncompliance with reimbursement practices

    Combating Penalties for Noncompliance With Reimbursement Practices

    Published On: March 12th, 2025

    Fraudulent billing practices, in which a provider knowingly submits a claim for reimbursement for services that were not actually rendered, might constitute a violation of the federal False Claims [...]

  • OHSU HIPAA Violation

    HHS Imposes $200,000 HIPAA Right of Access Civil Monetary Penalty Against OHSU

    Published On: March 7th, 2025

    HHS Imposes $200,000 HIPAA Right of Access Civil Monetary Penalty: A Representative Case HIPAA’s Privacy Rule contains an “Access of individuals to protected health information” provision, known as the [...]

  • hipaa compliance vs iso 27001

    HIPAA Compliance vs ISO 27001

    Published On: March 5th, 2025

    While HIPAA is a law that covered entities who handle protected health information must adhere to, and ISO is a voluntary framework, compliance with both the HIPAA law and [...]

  • healthcare cyber attack

    Don’t Be the Victim of a Healthcare Cyberattack

    Published On: February 28th, 2025

    In the post-COVID world, many healthcare organizations have ramped up their telehealth services and use of electronic medical records (EMRs). Unfortunately, this adoption has been accompanied by a dramatic [...]

  • January 2025 Healthcare Breaches

    January 2025 Healthcare Breaches Impact 2.7 Million Patients

    Published On: February 26th, 2025

    Breakdown of January 2025 Reported Breaches The OCR breach portal provides an account of all reported incidents affecting more than 500 patients. Each incident is listed individually and includes [...]

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.