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  • CrowdStrike Microsoft Outage

    Healthcare Systems Disrupted by CrowdStrike Microsoft Bug Fix

    Published On: July 19th, 2024

    Early this morning a worldwide Microsoft outage was reported resulting from a bug fix pushed by CrowdStrike. The update caused affected users’ systems to be completely down, [...]

  • oig compliance program guidance for third party medical billing companies

    OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Third-Party Medical Billing Companies

    Published On: July 18th, 2024

    Billing errors alone are causing significant financial losses for the healthcare industry, on the order of $935 million per week. With the U.S. consistently hemorrhaging money through [...]

  • incident response plan

    Your Guide to a Robust Healthcare Incident Response Plan

    Published On: July 16th, 2024

    No one likes to think their organization will experience a hazard or cybersecurity threat. However, not planning for such cases puts employees at risk and threatens patient [...]

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    Why Your Business Needs a Safety Training Tracking System

    Published On: July 15th, 2024

    Employee surveillance is continuously rising significantly in a landscape favoring remote operations. At least 80% of employers are using some type of system to enhance how they [...]

  • June 2024 Healthcare Breaches

    3.8 Million Patients Affected by June 2024 Healthcare Breaches

    Published On: July 12th, 2024

    In June 2024 the OCR Breach Portal listed 46 incidents affecting 3,825,082 patients. The most affected group was healthcare providers, reporting 33 incidents affecting 3.5 million patients. [...]

  • hipaa compliance checklist medical office

    Ensuring HIPAA Compliance with a Checklist for Medical Offices

    Published On: July 11th, 2024

    Protecting sensitive patient information is more important than ever. With advancements in technology, medical offices are increasingly relying on electronic data storage and communication systems, making it [...]

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.