Payment card industry (PCI) compliance, also known as PCI compliance, refers to the standards with which businesses must comply to ensure protection of cardholder credit card data. PCI compliance [...]
One of the many misunderstandings in circulation about HIPAA is over how it protects - and when it does not protect - patient privacy. HIPAA patient privacy is regulated [...]
As more healthcare providers are choosing to meet with patients virtually, it is important to determine whether or not the tools they are using are HIPAA compliant. [...]
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1, 2020. This law increases privacy protections for California residents. However, larger organizations, with more than $25 million [...]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was passed on August 21, 1996, during the re-election campaign of President Bill Clinton. The law was the end-product of twin concerns [...]
January 2020 Healthcare Breaches Affect Almost 500,000 Patients
Published On: February 17th, 2020
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) reported 32 January healthcare breaches, affecting 462,856 patients. Of the reported incidents, there were 19 breaches [...]
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.
