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  • Solara HIPAA Phishing Settlement

    HIPAA Phishing Scandal Results in $3M OCR Settlement

    Published On: January 15th, 2025

    While not all breaches result in OCR settlements, when an organization fails to meet HIPAA requirements, it is often subject to civil monetary penalties and corrective action plans, which [...]

  • OCR Settles HIPAA Investigation With Business Associate

    Back It Up, Don’t Delete: OCR Settles HIPAA Investigation With Business Associate for $337,750

    Published On: January 14th, 2025

    OCR Settles HIPAA Investigation With Business Associate for $337,750: Copy That OCR began its HIPAA investigation following the receipt of a breach report filed by USR in February of [...]

  • OCR Settles With CSP Business Associate

    Virtual Noncompliance: OCR Settles With CSP Business Associate for $90,000

    Published On: January 14th, 2025

    VPN Solutions is a HIPAA business associate that provides data hosting and cloud services to HIPAA covered entities (health plans, health care clearinghouses, and most health care providers) and [...]

  • legal requirements for healthcare websites

    Legal Requirements for Healthcare Websites: A Comprehensive Checklist

    Published On: January 13th, 2025

    Importance of a HIPAA Compliant Website If your organization’s website collects patient information, you must be familiar with relevant Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Complying with [...]

  • hipaa compliance automation

    Simplifying HIPAA Healthcare Compliance With Automated Solutions

    Published On: January 10th, 2025

    Despite the significant number of safeguards available for businesses, billions of dollars are still lost each year from preventable breaches, often caused by human error or negligence while on [...]

  • HIPAA business associate

    OCR Enters into $80,000 Settlement With HIPAA Business Associate After Ransomware Investigation

    Published On: January 7th, 2025

    The settlement concludes OCR’s 8th ransomware investigation and constitutes OCR’s second risk analysis initiative enforcement action. Details of the HIPAA business associate settlement are provided below. [...]

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.