May 2023 Healthcare Breach Report
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 [...]
OSHA Beryllium Standard and the Hazards That Arise
In a world where industrialization and technological advancements have become the backbone of modern society, ensuring that safety standards are adhered to in all aspects is vital. [...]
HIPAA Privacy Rule: The Consequences Behind the Violations
The HIPAA Privacy Rule, established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), was designed to protect sensitive patient information from unauthorized access. It requires healthcare [...]
Is Google Analytics HIPAA Compliant?
Attention healthcare providers! Are you using Google Analytics on your website? If so, listen up. The US Health and Human Services has issued updated guidance on online [...]
Employee Snooping Leads to $240,000 HIPAA Fine
On June 15, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a HIPAA settlement with Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. The Hospital [...]
OSHA Crystalline Silica Standard: What We Need to Know
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been at the forefront of ensuring employees are protected from various workplace hazards. One significant area that OSHA has focused [...]
Healthcare Compliance Tools: How to Protect Patient Information
Ensuring that patient protection adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines is paramount. In recent years, several healthcare HIPAA compliance tools have emerged [...]
What is OSHA’s Role in Protecting Healthcare Workers?
Healthcare workers are the backbone of our society, especially in times like these, where we have faced a global health crisis over the last few years. Healthcare [...]
HIPAA Compliant Practice Management Software: A Must-Have for Healthcare Professionals
Practice management software has been a game changer for healthcare providers in managing their practices efficiently and effectively. It has become an essential component of healthcare administration, [...]
5 HIPAA Considerations for Healthcare Business Consultants
Although HIPAA is frequently discussed, it’s also often misunderstood. This is because HIPAA applies to a wide variety of businesses, making it difficult to understand how it [...]
