152,000 Patients Affected by St. Louis Medical Center Ransomware Attack
Published On: November 5th, 2019
A ransomware attack beginning in September has left Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers scrambling. The health center declined to pay the ransom, as such they [...]
The HIPAA Security Rule contains administrative safeguards in the form of security standards. One of these standards requires covered entities and business associates to implement a [...]
The HIPAA law subjects covered entities - defined as health plans, health providers, and healthcare clearinghouses - to its regulatory scheme. By definitions, non-covered entities are not subject [...]
19,500 UAB Medicine Patients Affected by Healthcare Phishing Attack
Published On: November 1st, 2019
The University of Alabama (UAB) Medicine is the latest victim of a healthcare phishing attack, affecting 19,500 patients. A phishing attack occurs when a hacker disguises [...]
The convenience of using cloud storage has caused many businesses to use the technology. In the healthcare industry, the ability to quickly access patient’s protected health information (PHI) from [...]
Does HIPAA Impose Medical Record Retention Requirements?
Published On: October 31st, 2019
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information. The Act does so through regulations issued by the [...]
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.
