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  • FTC lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers

    FTC Lawsuit Against Pharmacy Benefit Managers Alleges Unfair Competition

    Published On: September 25th, 2024

    In September 2024, the FTC sued three pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx, for artificially inflating the cost of insulin drugs. The FTC alleges [...]

  • oig leie exclusions database

    Understanding How the OIG LEIE Affects Your Business

    Published On: September 23rd, 2024

    The Office of Inspector General (OIG) maintains the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) as a useful tool that helps safeguard federal healthcare programs from both [...]

  • Change Healthcare Class Action Lawsuit

    Change Healthcare Class Action Lawsuit to Proceed in Federal Court

    Published On: September 20th, 2024

    In February of 2024, Change Healthcare (Change), a healthcare payment processing company, sustained a data breach. This data breach was no ordinary data breach (to the extent [...]

  • The OCR HIPAA Audit Program and the HIPAA Security Rule

    Published On: September 18th, 2024

    The HITECH Act requires the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to conduct periodic audits of HIPAA covered entity and business [...]

  • 2024 oig general compliance program guidance

    2024 OIG General Compliance Program Guidance

    Published On: September 16th, 2024

    The U.S. Office of Inspector General (OIG) enforces the General Compliance Program Guidance. This comprehensive document governs patient care, worker safety, and privacy and confidentiality of protected [...]

  • August 2024 Healthcare Breach Report

    9.67 Million Affected by August 2024 Healthcare Breaches

    Published On: September 13th, 2024

    August 2024 was a record month for healthcare breaches. Healthcare providers reported the most breaches, but one business associate reported a massive breach, tipping the scales to [...]

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.