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  • HHS Issues Final Rule

    HHS Modifies Rule for Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Records

    Published On: February 20th, 2024

    On February 8, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it had approved the modification of rules regarding the confidentiality of patient Substance [...]

  • Dental Fraud Schemes

    Dental Fraud Schemes Uncovered

    Published On: February 16th, 2024

    This month, fraud in the medical industry has been making headlines fairly frequently. Two recent cases involved dental offices. In one case, the dentist himself was involved, [...]

  • osha annual training requirements for healthcare workers

    OSHA Annual Training Requirements for Healthcare Workers

    Published On: February 15th, 2024

    People are likely to get hurt when they don’t have the skills or knowledge to identify the many hazards in the healthcare environment. Healthcare employees are exposed [...]

  • January 2024 Healthcare Breaches

    8.8 Million Patients Affected by Healthcare Breaches in January 2024

    Published On: February 14th, 2024

    In another big month for healthcare breaches, the OCR Breach Portal listed 59 incidents affecting 8,799,300 patients. The most affected group was healthcare providers, reporting 36 incidents [...]

  • soc 2 compliance documentation

    Mastering SOC 2 Compliance Documentation: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses

    Published On: February 13th, 2024

    Data security and privacy are paramount in healthcare settings, from large healthcare organizations to small private practices. Any entity, or vendor of that entity, handling sensitive information [...]

  • Medicare Fraud Scheme

    Two Healthcare Organizations Caught Up in Medicare Fraud Schemes

    Published On: February 12th, 2024

    Fraud in healthcare has run rampant in recent years, as evident by two incidents in which healthcare organizations billed insurance companies for things patients never received. In [...]

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.