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  • CMS Compliance Requirements

    What’s Your Approach to CMS Compliance Requirements?

    Published On: February 28th, 2024

    Many industries have compliance rules and regulations to meet and follow, but few would argue that healthcare is one of the most stringent. Within the US Department [...]

  • SOC 2 Training Requirements

    Ensure Healthcare Compliance with SOC 2 Training

    Published On: February 27th, 2024

    Healthcare organizations work with a broad range of service organizations, allowing experts to manage tasks outside their essential goals of managing patient care. When outsourcing tasks, a [...]

  • Hospital Compliance Work Plan

    Your Hospital Compliance Work Plan: New Issues for 2024

    Published On: February 26th, 2024

    In the evolving healthcare industry, adhering to compliance rules and standards while staying on top of regulatory changes is paramount. This commitment is essential for safeguarding patient [...]

  • OCR Ransomware Attack Settlement

    Ransomware Attack Leads to Another OCR Settlement

    Published On: February 23rd, 2024

    On February 21, 2024, Green Ridge Behavioral Health agreed to a settlement with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The [...]

  • Healthcare Compliance Officer Training

    The Importance of Compliance Officer Training in Healthcare

    Published On: February 22nd, 2024

    The healthcare industry faces an ever-increasing number of essential regulations, making developing a reliable compliance strategy crucial. With patients’ lives, safety, and protected health information (PHI) at [...]

  • Hazards in Healthcare Workplace

    What Are the Main Hazards in Healthcare Workplaces?

    Published On: February 21st, 2024

    While OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) training is required on an annual basis for employees, compliance and mitigating risks of hazards on a departmental or organizational [...]

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.