The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) modernized how doctors are paid for their Medicare patients, increased efficiency, and reduced the cost for [...]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) established several rules that covered entities (CEs) and business associates (BAs) must follow in order to be compliant. View the HIPAA [...]
California Protects Residents with the Introduction of the California Consumer Privacy Act
Published On: July 9th, 2019
The ways in which businesses collect and use consumer data have been a cause for concern for many people. The sale of personal information has been [...]
Federal Class Action Suit Filed Against UChicago and Google for Alleged HIPAA Violation
Published On: July 5th, 2019
Matt Dinerstein, a former patient at the University of Chicago Medical Center, is accusing the University, its’ medical center, and Google of violating his privacy rights. [...]
OCR Provides New FAQs to Clarify How PHI Should be Shared Between Covered Entities
Published On: July 3rd, 2019
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) dictates how and when protected health information (PHI) can be shared. There has been some confusion around sharing [...]
Data Breach Lasting 7 Months Exposed the PHI of 501 Individuals
Published On: July 1st, 2019
Communities Connected for Kids (CCK), a Florida-based organization that provides coordination and oversight of the child-welfare system, recently discovered a hack that lasted 7 months. In March 2019, one [...]
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.
