HIPAA breaches have increased exponentially as health information is extremely valuable on the black market. It seems like there is a new data breach in the news every day, [...]
As part of the discovery or disclosure process, parties to a lawsuit often issue a subpoena to a medical provider for patient medical records. Federal law imposes HIPAA subpoena [...]
Data breaches can cost more than an organization would think. IBM Security’s annual study analyzed data breaches and the financial impact associated with them. It was [...]
MSPs and HIPAA Compliance According to the Datto Report from 2018, healthcare is the #1 vertical for MSPs. In a recent study, only 1 out of 11 MSPs who [...]
The well-established security firm Check Point recently ranked cryptomining as the leading cyber threat in healthcare - ahead of ransomware. Cryptomining malware, also known as cryptocurrency mining malware, refers [...]
183,000 Patients Affected in the Latest String of Healthcare Phishing Attacks
Published On: August 7th, 2019
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is the latest victim of phishing attacks in the healthcare industry. A healthcare phishing attack occurs when unauthorized access to an organization's network is gained by [...]
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.
