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  • hospital policies and procedures

    Management of Hospital Policies and Procedures

    Published On: June 4th, 2024

    About 400,000 hospitalized patients annually experience harm that was preventable. A lack of consistent, up-to-date, efficient, and easy-to-follow hospital policies and procedures creates opportunities for a host [...]

  • incident management policy

    The Role Incident Management Policies Play

    Published On: June 3rd, 2024

    Bad incident management could mean total losses that reach $100,000 or more for general incidents, and it can often mean $20 billion in losses from actual medical [...]

  • oig audit reports

    Understanding OIG Audit Reports

    Published On: May 31st, 2024

    Did you know that inaccurate documentation can result in millions of mistakes in the healthcare industry? For example, regarding tracking claims documentation, 2 million mistakes can result [...]

  • cis vs nist

    CIS vs NIST: Strategic Frameworks for CISOs in Healthcare

    Published On: May 30th, 2024

    With the widespread adoption of innovation and technology in healthcare, cybersecurity has emerged as a cornerstone of maintaining patient trust and regulatory compliance. Two prominent protective bodies [...]

  • healthcare cybersecurity training

    Cybersecurity Training for Healthcare Professionals

    Published On: May 29th, 2024

    In late 2023, Forbes contributor David Chou noted the critical importance of enhancing cybersecurity in healthcare. He reported that the average cost of a cyberattack against health [...]

  • security compliance management

    Security Compliance Management in Healthcare with Software

    Published On: May 28th, 2024

    Managing security compliance is critical in today’s complex healthcare sphere, where protecting patients and organizational reputations is paramount. As healthcare regulations continue to evolve, the stakes for [...]

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.