Healthcare-related cell phone calls by providers to patients are regulated by two laws. One of these is HIPAA. HIPAA governs the content of what PHI can [...]
Spike in COVID-related Phishing Attacks: COVID 19 Cybersecurity
Published On: July 30th, 2020
The coronavirus has had a significant impact on many aspects of life. Many people have started to utilize technology they had not previously used for every day activities. This [...]
HIPAA Compliant Video Conferencing: What to Look For
Published On: July 29th, 2020
As we enter our fourth month of the COVID-19 crisis, the use of video conferencing tools continues to grow. However, the security of these tools have been [...]
$1,040,000 OCR Settlement Reached for Stolen Unencrypted Laptop
Published On: July 28th, 2020
Lifespan Affiliated Covered Entity (“Lifespan ACE”) is a HIPAA-covered entity. This not-for-profit health system includes three academic teaching hospitals, a medical and mental health services hospital, and Rhode Island’s [...]
The rate at which healthcare entities are targeted by hackers has increased alarmingly over the course of the past several months. This is mostly due to [...]
$25,000 OCR Settlement Reached With Federally Qualified Health Center
Published On: July 24th, 2020
From mid-March to mid-July of 2020, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was very busy… But not because it was issuing [...]
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 is complex, especially when you have to meet multiple compliance standards. Learn how to navigate HIPAA, OSHA, and SOC 2 requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To be eligible for reimbursement under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), you must meet Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) standards.
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.
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 ensures a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff. Find out how to meet various OSHA standards specific to healthcare.
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.
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.
