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  • Optum Medical Care Settlement

    Optum Medical Care Settlement Marks OCR’s 46th Right of Access Enforcement Action

    Published On: December 18th, 2023

    On December 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), announced a $160,000 right of access settlement. Since OCR [...]

  • Fraud Waste and Abuse in Healthcare

    Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Healthcare

    Published On: December 15th, 2023

    Federal healthcare funds help improve overall well-being. Unfortunately, some Medicare and Medicaid funds are lost to fraudulent and wasteful behaviors. Knowing how to detect, report, and prevent [...]

  • New York Cybersecurity Law

    New York Sets Aside $500M for Hospital Compliance and Cybersecurity

    Published On: December 14th, 2023

    New York Governor Kathy Hochul stresses the importance of increased hospital cybersecurity, proposing tighter regulations. New York has already set aside $500 million for compliance efforts that [...]

  • Compliance Plan Template for Healthcare

    Tips for Your Healthcare Compliance Plan

    Published On: December 13th, 2023

    Healthcare compliance can be complicated when you factor in all the various regulatory compliance laws that apply to your business. The good thing is, that using guidance [...]

  • Louisiana Medical Group Phishing Fine

    HHS Settled First Ever Phishing Investigation with Louisiana Medical Group

    Published On: December 12th, 2023

    On December 7, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Lafourche Medical Group. The settlement was [...]

  • OSHA whistleblower protection

    What Are OSHA Whistleblower Protections and Rewards?

    Published On: December 11th, 2023

    In the realm of workplace safety, one crucial element often goes unnoticed - whistleblowing. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) whistleblower program plays a significant role [...]

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.