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  • HIPAA Compliance Checklist

    2025 HIPAA Compliance Checklist: What You Need to Know

    Published On: January 7th, 2025

    First, let’s familiarize ourselves with some basic information regarding how to become HIPAA compliant. The Seven Fundamental Elements of an Effective Compliance Program OIG’s Seven Fundamental Elements of an [...]

  • Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Security Rule

    Required, Regular, (W)ritten: HHS’ Proposed Modifications to the HIPAA Security Rule

    Published On: January 3rd, 2025

    These positive advancements are mirrored by negative advancements. Since 2013, when the Security Rule was last updated, threat actor activity has become more and more common in the healthcare [...]

  • medicaid exclusion list new york

    Eliminating the Manual Approach to the New York Medicaid Exclusion List

    Published On: January 3rd, 2025

    There has been a 4.2% increase in providers being involved in cases of just fraud alone — this is only one of the many reasons why HR professionals need [...]

  • cis controls mapping to iso 27001

    Mastering CIS Controls Mapping to ISO 27001

    Published On: January 1st, 2025

    CIS vs. ISO 27001: Differences and Overlaps The Center for Internet Security (CIS) controls framework comprises 20 controls that inform an organization’s cybersecurity measures. The CIS controls are grouped [...]

  • hipaa documentation

    Your Organization’s Guide to Handling HIPAA Documents

    Published On: December 27th, 2024

    Importance of HIPAA Documentation Adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is central to safeguarding protected health information (PHI). Although just one aspect of healthcare compliance, [...]

  • best provider credentialing software

    The Benefits of Credentialing Software for Your Healthcare Organization

    Published On: December 25th, 2024

    What's the Purpose of Credentialing Software? Healthcare credentialing software lets you keep records of all staff, including doctors and other providers. These records include the medical licenses, certifications, and [...]

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.