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  • Northeast Radiology, P.C. Faces Scrutiny for Potential Security Rule Violation

    Northeast Radiology, P.C. Faces Scrutiny for Potential Security Rule Violation

    Published On: April 11th, 2025

    On April 10, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Northeast Radiology, P.C.. This settlement is [...]

  • March 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report

    March 2025 Healthcare Data Breaches: Hacking Remains the Top Threat

    Published On: April 9th, 2025

    Healthcare cybersecurity continues to face serious challenges in 2025. In March alone, 44 data breaches across the industry compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,583,518 patients—a [...]

  • Compliance Program Effectiveness

    How is Compliance Program Effectiveness Measured?

    Published On: April 4th, 2025

    Meeting regulatory compliance requirements is a complex process that involves the adoption of a compliance program. When building your compliance program it's important to consider what components [...]

  • How to Make a HIPAA-Compliant Website

    How to Make a HIPAA-Compliant Website: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Published On: April 2nd, 2025

    Making a HIPAA-compliant website doesn’t have to mean rebuilding your existing website from scratch or paying for expensive web hosting. Whether you're working with a small medical [...]

  • February 2025 Healthcare Data Breaches

    Healthcare Data Breaches in February 2025: Over 1.2 Million Patients Affected

    Published On: March 25th, 2025

    In yet another alarming month for healthcare cybersecurity, 1,238,201 patients had their personal and medical information exposed due to 46 data breaches in February 2025. The numbers [...]

  • Health Fitness Corporation OCR Settlement

    OCR Settles 5th Case Under Risk Analysis Initiative

    Published On: March 24th, 2025

    On March 21, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Health Fitness Corporation. OCR was investigating [...]

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.