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  • Team discussing AI in the industry | Healthcare compliance trends

    Healthcare Compliance Trends in 2026

    Published On: August 17th, 2026

      The shift from reactive to proactive compliance is the baseline expectation. Organizations that understand these healthcare compliance trends and act on them will reduce risk, strengthen their competitive [...]

  • AI Governance in Healthcare: A Compliance Program Guide

    Published On: August 13th, 2026

    How common is AI use in healthcare today? Adoption is no longer a forecast. In a 2026 American Medical Association survey of 1,342 physicians, 81 percent reported using [...]

  • A compliance professional using an AI program | Are AI Applications HIPAA Compliant

    Is AI HIPAA Compliant? What Healthcare Organizations Must Know

    Published On: August 4th, 2026

    What HIPAA Requires When Using AI HIPAA doesn't mention artificial intelligence by name, but its requirements still apply whenever an AI application creates, receives, maintains, or transmits PHI. When [...]

  • A doctor holding a clock | DOJ's 2026 Unified Enforcement Policy

    DOJ’s 2026 Unified Enforcement Policy: What Healthcare Compliance Teams Need to Know

    Published On: August 3rd, 2026

    That capability is already showing up in the numbers. In June 2026, the DOJ announced a National Health Care Fraud Takedown that resulted in over $6.5 billion in false [...]

  • compliance in healthcare

    How to Improve Compliance in Healthcare

    Published On: July 29th, 2026

    This guide explains the OIG's Seven Elements, why each one matters, and the practical steps healthcare organizations can take to strengthen compliance over time. What Is Healthcare Compliance? Healthcare [...]

  • Encryption behind healthcare providers’ faces | Healthcare data breach statistics

    Healthcare Data Breach Statistics in 2026

    Published On: July 16th, 2026

    In 2025, U.S. healthcare organizations reported 772 large breaches to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a new annual record. All told, roughly 138.5 million records were exposed over [...]

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.