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  • HIPAA violations

    OCR Enters Into $250,000 Settlement with Healthcare Clearinghouse Over Potential HIPAA Violations

    Published On: December 12th, 2024

    Potential HIPAA Violations: Engines of Change Inmediata Health Group, LLC is a healthcare clearinghouse that provides medical data processing and clearinghouse services to an array of entities in Puerto [...]

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    Avoiding Legal Consequences of the False Claims Act in Healthcare

    Published On: December 11th, 2024

    What Is the False Claims Act in Healthcare? The federal False Claims Act in Healthcare outlaws knowingly submitting a false claim to Medicare or other federal program for payment. [...]

  • hipaa compliance colorado

    Children’s Hospital Colorado Fined by OCR

    Published On: December 10th, 2024

    548,265 Reasons Why HIPAA Compliance Matters: It All Started When…. CHC, founded in 1897 (a mere 21 years after Colorado became a state) is known for its excellence. Recently, [...]

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    Indiana Dental Practice Experiences Ransomware Attack That Exposed PHI

    Published On: December 9th, 2024

    Ransomware Attack That Exposed PHI: The FactsJefferson Dental has posted a legally required substitute breach notification on its webpage. In its notification, Jefferson Dental states that it discovered, on November [...]

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    What Are the HIPAA Shredding Requirements?

    Published On: December 9th, 2024

    Removing old or invalid documents requires compliance with HIPAA. These regulations include HIPAA-compliant shredding requirements. What the Law Says About HIPAA Shredding Requirements You may want to ask, “Does [...]

  • HIPAA workforce access violations

    OCR Issues $1.19 Million CMP Against Florida Provider for HIPAA Workforce Access Violations

    Published On: December 6th, 2024

    HIPAA Workforce Access Violations: It’s That Contractor Gulf Coast is a pain management medical practice, whose 126 employees work up and down the mid-Atlantic and east coast - in [...]

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.