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  • Is Google Meet HIPAA Compliant

    Navigating the World of Virtual Healthcare: Is Google Meet HIPAA Compliant?

    Published On: April 7th, 2023

    As the world continues to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry has been forced to pivot to virtual care options in the past few years. [...]

  • HITRUST for Healthcare

    What is HITRUST for Healthcare?

    Published On: April 6th, 2023

    Often, there is a disconnect between what people think HITRUST for healthcare is and what it actually is. HITRUST is an acronym for the Health Information Trust [...]

  • inappropriate access to medical records

    Unveiling the Consequences of Inappropriate Access to Medical Records – A HIPAA Privacy Rule Violation

    Published On: April 5th, 2023

    The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule requires healthcare organizations to protect the privacy of patient medical records and other health information. Violating the [...]

  • C10P ransomware

    Action Taken Against CHS: Multistate HIPAA Settlement Following C10P Ransomware Attack

    Published On: April 4th, 2023

    Being in the healthcare industry, it is obvious that patient data security is extremely important. Unfortunately, not all healthcare providers take data security seriously, which can lead [...]

  • vpn solutions

    The Importance of HIPAA Compliant VPN in Healthcare in Protecting Patient Data

    Published On: April 3rd, 2023

    A virtual private network (VPN) is a network technology that securely connects two or more devices over the internet. VPNs are commonly used to protect internet traffic [...]

  • HIPAA Compliant Document Sharing

    HIPAA Compliant Document Sharing: How to Send Medical Records Electronically

    Published On: March 31st, 2023

    Electronic medical records (EMR) have become the norm as the healthcare industry continues to digitize. EMRs facilitate the secure sharing of patient health information (PHI) between healthcare [...]

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.