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  • 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 [...]

  • HIPAA Reproductive Healthcare Privacy Rule

    Texas Lawsuit Seeks Invalidation of HIPAA Reproductive Healthcare Privacy Rule

    Published On: September 11th, 2024

    On April 22, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Final Rule, entitled “HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support [...]

  • mental health and substance use care final rule

    Final Rule Strengthens Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care

    Published On: September 9th, 2024

    A mental health “parity law” is one requiring health plans to provide comparable coverage for mental health as it does for physical ailments. The nation’s first mental health [...]

  • online tracking technology court order

    HHS Withdraws Appeal of Online Tracking Technology Court Order

    Published On: September 6th, 2024

    In December of 2022, HHS issued online tracking technology guidance. The guidance provided instructions for HIPAA-covered entities on how to use tracking technologies to gather information about [...]

  • compliance learning management system

    4 Reasons to Use a Compliance Learning Management System

    Published On: September 4th, 2024

    At least 60% of businesses lack efficient methods for monitoring employee compliance training, and many struggle to keep up with compliance and regulatory changes. This is the [...]

  • vendor management policy

    Using a Vendor Management Policy

    Published On: September 3rd, 2024

    Did you know 98% of businesses are connected to third parties that have experienced a security breach? With third associations comes a higher risk of adverse security [...]

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.