$2.15 Million Civil Monetary Penalty Issued Against Jackson Health
Published On: October 23rd, 2019
The headline speaks for itself. On October 15, 2019, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) imposed a $2.15 civil monetary [...]
Generally, doctor to doctor sharing of protected health information (PHI) is permitted under the HIPAA regulations. Read more about HIPAA sharing of information between providers. When [...]
According to the findings of a recent Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit, Internal VA communications, disability claims, and protected health [...]
Is Mailing Breach Notification Letters to Wrong Patient a Breach?
Published On: October 22nd, 2019
Alive Hospice, based in Tennessee, experienced a healthcare breach due to phishing emails. A phishing email occurs when a hacker disguises themselves as a trusted user, prompting recipients to [...]
10 Tips for Protecting Patient Health Information in the Workplace
Published On: October 22nd, 2019
Protecting patient health information in the workplace involves employees following practical measures so that a covered entity is compliant. Below are ten HIPAA compliant tips for protecting patient protected [...]
68,000 Patients Affected by Indiana Healthcare Breach
Published On: October 21st, 2019
Methodist Hospitals based in Indiana experienced a phishing attack that affected 68,039. Phishing attacks occur when hackers send an email disguising themselves as trusted entities, often prompting recipients to [...]
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.
