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  • Cyber Fire Drills

    Will You Survive Your Next Cyberattack? Cyber Fire Drills Make Good Business Sense!

    Published On: August 12th, 2024

    Healthcare cybersecurity incidents continue to skyrocket, with millions of patient records exposed each month. In the first half of 2024 alone, healthcare breaches listed on the Office [...]

  • compliance documentation

    Best Practices for Healthcare Compliance Documentation

    Published On: August 9th, 2024

    Maintaining healthcare compliance depends on having many tools and strategies at your disposal, especially when faced with an audit or incident of non-compliance. Perhaps the most essential [...]

  • Criminal PHI Access

    Supremely Criminal PHI Access: A HIPAA Violation Case

    Published On: August 7th, 2024

    Trent J. Russell was an organ transplant coordinator for the Washington Regional Transplant Community (“WRTC”). WRTC is a federally designated organization that identifies near-death patients whose organs [...]

  • ways to improve work performance in healthcare

    Optimizing Outcomes: Ways to Improve Work Performance in Healthcare

    Published On: August 5th, 2024

    Improving work performance in the healthcare sector is crucial for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Healthcare [...]

  • AMR Settles with HHS

    American Medical Response Settles with HHS for $115K

    Published On: August 2nd, 2024

    On August 1, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with American Medical Response. This marks the [...]

  • revised health breach notification rule

    What is the FTC’s Revised Health Breach Notification Rule?

    Published On: July 31st, 2024

    In 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR), to provide security protection for consumer digital health information. The Rule was instituted [...]

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.