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  • compliance automation software

    Compliance Automation Software: Why You Need It

    Published On: August 26th, 2024

    Multiple regulatory risks are arising as we head toward the next quarter of 2024. These risks range from privacy protection issues to AI usage within healthcare, Medicare [...]

  • Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act

    AI Meets the Law: Colorado First State to Regulate AI in Healthcare

    Published On: August 23rd, 2024

    In May 2024, Colorado enacted the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (“Colorado AI Act”) - the first comprehensive artificial intelligence legislation (AI) in the United States (and with [...]

  • PA healthcare noncompete agreement

    Pennsylvania Says “No” to Healthcare Noncompete Agreements

    Published On: August 21st, 2024

    Noncompete agreements, including healthcare noncompete agreements, prohibit employees from working for a competitor or opening a competing business, typically for a certain period of time after an [...]

  • importance of health policy

    The Importance of a Health and Safety Policy

    Published On: August 19th, 2024

    Healthcare policy presents multiple barriers, from organizational challenges to inefficient policy design and restricted resources. Despite the obstacles that affect health policy development and the challenges of [...]

  • July 2024 Healthcare Breaches

    42 Healthcare Breaches Reported in July 2024

    Published On: August 15th, 2024

    In July 2024, the OCR Breach Portal listed 42 incidents affecting 917,299 patients. The most affected group was healthcare providers, reporting 30 incidents affecting 727,292 patients. This [...]

  • OSHA Emergency Responses Standard

    New Emergencies, New Rules: OSHA’s Proposed Emergency Responses Standard

    Published On: August 14th, 2024

    OSHA’s “Fire Brigades Standard” for general industry was issued in 1980, back when the term “fire brigade” (an organized body of people trained and employed to extinguish [...]

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.