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  • April 2024 Healthcare Breaches

    15 Million Patients Affected by April 2024 Healthcare Breaches

    Published On: May 13th, 2024

    In another banner month for healthcare breaches, the OCR Breach Portal listed 54 incidents affecting 15,349,203 patients. The most affected group was health plans, reporting 6 incidents [...]

  • Elara Claring OSHA Violations

    Elara Claring Cited for OSHA Violations After Nurse Killed

    Published On: May 10th, 2024

    Elara Caring, one of the largest home-care providers in the country, was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for violations after a patient killed a [...]

  • grc automation

    3 Best Practices to Support GRC Automation

    Published On: May 9th, 2024

    Excessive administrative overhead is the primary reason for inefficiency in the American healthcare system, and that's no secret. Systems and processes that are excessively inefficient also produce [...]

  • nist compliance

    Leveraging Updated NIST Guidance for Healthcare Compliance

    Published On: May 8th, 2024

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is critical in shaping the standards that dictate secure and reliable practices across various sectors, including healthcare. [...]

  • Dentist Loses License

    Dentist Loses License For Infection Control Violations

    Published On: May 7th, 2024

    Dr. William Do, DDS, lost his license to practice dentistry after the Dental Board of California discovered that the dentist failed to comply with infection control standards. [...]

  • managing regulatory compliance

    The Top 3 Challenges With Managing Regulatory Compliance

    Published On: May 6th, 2024

    Administrative tasks are among the primary strains in the healthcare industry, and 61% of HCPs agree that this is a top indicator of the industry’s high level [...]

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.