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  • healthcare exclusion monitoring

    OIG Screening and Automated Healthcare Exclusion Monitoring

    Published On: April 22nd, 2026

    The risk is not theoretical. If an excluded individual is employed, contracted, or otherwise involved in federally reimbursed care, even indirectly, organizations may face civil monetary penalties exceeding $10,000 [...]

  • healthcare audit solutions

    Healthcare Compliance Audit Checklist

    Published On: April 16th, 2026

    This complexity often leads to missed deadlines, outdated documentation, or incomplete remediation, and with steep regulatory penalties as a consequence, (especially for HIPAA breaches), the risk is real. A [...]

  • man standing by ambulance assessing risk

    Risk Management in the Hospital: Modern Strategies to Improve Patient Safety and Quality

    Published On: April 3rd, 2026

    Modern risk management in the hospital integrates standardized reporting, robust analytics, and automated workflows, enabling teams to convert incident data into continuous quality improvement. This article explores what effective [...]

  • Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Liability Now Reaches Everyone in the Room

    Published On: April 2nd, 2026

    Anne Marie Anderson is a licensed attorney with over 25 years of experience as a legal and compliance professional. Basically, she’s our secret weapon, keeping us ahead of the [...]

  • judge with gavel writing hipaa enforcement judgement

    OrthopedicsNY’s $500,000 Data Breach

    Published On: March 18th, 2026

    The painful part? State investigators concluded that the breach was largely preventable. OrthopedicsNY had left the door wide open with missing cybersecurity basics — the digital equivalent of leaving [...]

  • person at computer in office dealing with incident management

    Healthcare Incident Management: Building a Program That Works

    Published On: March 13th, 2026

    This guide breaks down exactly how to build a healthcare incident management program that actually works: one that captures incidents before they escalate, produces documentation that holds up under [...]

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.