Recent Articles

  • Healthcare Business Marketing Strategy

    Tips to Building Your Healthcare Business Marketing Strategy

    Published On: March 6th, 2023

    Marketing is an important part of any business, but it can be overwhelming to figure out how to market your business. There are so many different ways [...]

  • 2021 OCR Congress Report

    2021 OCR Congress Reports Point to Need for Increased HIPAA Enforcement

    Published On: March 3rd, 2023

    In February 2023, the HHS Office for Civil Rights released two reports to Congress, one of which discusses HIPAA complaints (HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rule [...]

  • Best EHR for Small Mental Health Practice

    Finding the Best EHR for Small Mental Health Practices

    Published On: March 2nd, 2023

    Providing outstanding patient care while balancing all of the recordkeeping, follow-up, and other responsibilities can be challenging. One tool that can help is an EHR (Electronic Health [...]

  • OSHA Ionizing Radiation Standard

    What OSHA’s Ionizing Radiation Standard Does and Doesn’t Cover

    Published On: March 1st, 2023

    Thanks to innovations in medical technology, medical devices like x-ray machines and linear accelerators that once could only be found in research hospitals or large metropolitan areas [...]

  • HIPAA Laws and Divorced Parents

    Safely Navigating the Pitfalls of HIPAA Laws and Divorced Parents

    Published On: February 27th, 2023

    As a medical or dental professional, coping with patient scheduling, staffing concerns, insurance reimbursements, and a thousand other things, your life is complicated enough. A divorce between [...]

  • HIPAA and Disability

    How Does HIPAA Apply If One Becomes Disabled, Moves, or Retires?

    Published On: February 23rd, 2023

    During our recent webinar for members of the American Psychological Association, someone asked "How does HIPAA apply if one becomes disabled, moves, or retires?" We thought that [...]

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.