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  • HIPAA Fines 2022 Review

    HIPAA Fines 2022 Review: What We Know and What Lies Ahead

    Published On: December 16th, 2022

    At first glance, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights HIPAA enforcement for the year 2022 appears to be lax. In 2022, OCR [...]

  • Is LastPass HIPAA Compliant

    Is LastPass a HIPAA Compliant Password Manager?

    Published On: December 14th, 2022

    LastPass is one of the better-known password management tools on the market today. Lately, however, it’s become known for being involved in two recent hacking data breaches [...]

  • November 2022 Healthcare Breach Report

    November 2022 Healthcare Breach Report

    Published On: December 12th, 2022

    Each month, we review healthcare breaches posted on the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) online breach portal to determine the leading causes and how the incidents could [...]

  • HIPAA Compliant Cloud Storage

    HIPAA Compliant Cloud Storage: How to Pick the Right Solution

    Published On: December 9th, 2022

    As an MSP working with healthcare clients, you must consider compliance. This is because there are several areas in which you can interact with patient data. This [...]

  • Online Tracking Technology and HIPAA

    HHS Issues Guidelines for Appropriate Use of Online Tracking Technology and HIPAA

    Published On: December 7th, 2022

    Healthcare providers frequently use online tracking technologies - scripts or codes on a website or mobile app used to gather information about users as the users interact [...]

  • HIPAA Compliant Telehealth Platforms For Behavioral Health

    HIPAA Compliant Telehealth Platforms For Behavioral Health

    Published On: December 5th, 2022

    In all the chaos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, one bright spot is the increased availability of HIPAA approved telehealth platforms. Behavioral health providers were quick to [...]

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.