OCR Reaches Unauthorized PHI Disclosure Settlement With Holy Redeemer Family Medicine
Published On: December 5th, 2024
In late November of 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it had entered into a Resolution Agreement (settlement) [...]
Why You Should Check the FDA Debarment List for Medical Devices
Published On: December 4th, 2024
Medical advancements that improve our quality of life wouldn’t be possible without the innovative tools physicians use to deliver treatments and medications. Reliance on third-party vendors for [...]
What You Need to Know About ISO 27001 Risk Management
Published On: December 2nd, 2024
Threats to your organization’s cybersecurity aren’t just inconvenient. They threaten patient and worker safety, undermine your entity’s financial stability, and damage credibility with stakeholders and the healthcare [...]
When understanding what practices are permissible under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), it makes sense to plan for various contingencies. For example, if a [...]
Safeguarding Patient Privacy Through EMR Compliance
Published On: November 27th, 2024
Bringing about positive health outcomes depends significantly on sharing protected health information (PHI) with other doctors, facilities, and insurers. When anyone in your organization transmits electronic medical [...]
At least 74% of employers are automating their hiring processes. In the healthcare industry specifically, more businesses are using tools and tactics like an OIG LEIE exclusion [...]
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 is complex, especially when you have to meet multiple compliance standards. Learn how to navigate HIPAA, OSHA, and SOC 2 requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To be eligible for reimbursement under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), you must meet Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) standards.
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.
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 ensures a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff. Find out how to meet various OSHA standards specific to healthcare.
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.
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.
