Telehealth Future Discussed in Senate HELP Committee
Published On: June 19th, 2020
In a Senate hearing held on June 17, Senators discussed the possibility of extending the emergency telehealth protocols once the coronavirus pandemic has passed. The Senate HELP Committee Chairman [...]
CMS Guidance Issued for Healthcare Facility Reopening
Published On: June 18th, 2020
As many states move into Phase II of reopening, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released new guidance for non-emergency care. The CMS guidance provides insight [...]
Telehealth Rules: Pleas for Permanent Expanded Access
Published On: June 17th, 2020
Since the coronavirus pandemic, access to telehealth has increased dramatically. The expansion of telehealth availability has led to improved access to medical care for communities that previously had limited [...]
OCR Guidance on COVID-19 Patients and Antibody Donation
Published On: June 16th, 2020
On June 12, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance on whether or not a healthcare provider may use [...]
A HIPAA service is a service performed by one entity, that enables another entity to meet its HIPAA compliance obligations. Under HIPAA, healthcare providers frequently contract with vendors who [...]
Kaiser Permanente Employee Placed on Administrative Leave
Published On: June 12th, 2020
Kaiser Permanente, the California-based American healthcare giant, is one of America’s largest not-for-profit health plans. Kaiser serves over 12 million patients across the country. Recently, Kaiser [...]
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.
