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  • Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Training

    Ensuring Effective Healthcare Regulatory Compliance Training

    Published On: July 3rd, 2024

    During new employee onboarding, you should prepare your staff for all aspects of their job. One area that is often overlooked in onboarding training is regulatory compliance. [...]

  • Heritage Valley OCR Settlement

    Heritage Valley Health System Settles with OCR for $950,000

    Published On: July 2nd, 2024

    On July 1, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced its settlement with Heritage Valley Health System to resolve potential [...]

  • hipaa it compliance checklist

    Everything to Consider for Your HIPAA IT Compliance Checklist

    Published On: July 1st, 2024

    In today's interconnected digital world, protecting sensitive health information is paramount. This is where HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) comes into play, ensuring the privacy [...]

  • provider information blocking

    HHS Finalizes Rule on Provider Information Blocking

    Published On: June 28th, 2024

    On June 24, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final rule establishing disincentives for healthcare providers who have engaged in information blocking. [...]

  • compliance incident report

    Why Are Incident Reports Important in the Compliance Reporting Process?

    Published On: June 27th, 2024

    Healthcare accidents are inevitable despite healthcare workers' best efforts to prevent incidents. Unfortunately, some of these mishaps can result in injury, compromised safety, and other serious consequences. [...]

  • May 2024 Healthcare Breach Report

    8.5 Million Patients Affected by May 2024 Healthcare Breaches

    Published On: June 26th, 2024

    In another banner month for healthcare breaches, the OCR Breach Portal listed 51 incidents affecting 8,468,460 patients. The most affected group was healthcare providers, reporting 38 incidents [...]

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.