Recent Articles

  • Security and Compliance for Health IT: The Route to New Business?

    Published On: May 17th, 2018

    Understanding security and compliance is essential for healthcare providers and healthcare IT professionals alike. Security and compliance go hand-in-hand to keep sensitive healthcare data safe. Managed service providers (MSPs) [...]

  • The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability for HIPAA

    Published On: May 8th, 2018

    Confidentiality, integrity, and availability are essential components of any effective information security program. Sometimes referred to as the 'CIA triad,' confidentiality, integrity, and availability are guiding principles for healthcare [...]

  • Another Criminal HIPAA Violation, Possible Jail Time

    Published On: May 3rd, 2018

    Criminal HIPAA violations are becoming more and more commonplace--and this recent example proves that the risks may be growing. A gynecologist based out of Springfield, Massachusetts was convicted of [...]

  • NYU NASA Robotics

    Compliancy Group Sponsors NYU in NASA Robotics Competition

    Published On: April 4th, 2018

    Compliancy Group is proud of our commitment to advocacy work--and this recent sponsorship continues that tradition. Compliancy Group has sponsored New York University's Tandon School of Engineering Robotic Design Team [...]

  • How HIPAA and Marketing Intersect: Social Media, Websites, and Email Marketing

    Published On: March 8th, 2018

    Whether you're a marketing firm looking to break into healthcare, or a practitioner looking to start an email marketing campaign, understanding HIPAA marketing compliance is absolutely [...]

  • Even Bankruptcy Doesn’t Save You From HIPAA Fines

    Published On: February 17th, 2018

    The most recent HIPAA settlement out of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) proves that care needs to be [...]

Blog Categories

  • 42 CFR Part 2

    42 CFR Part 2

    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

    Healthcare Compliance

    Healthcare compliance is complex, especially when you have to meet multiple compliance standards. Learn how to navigate HIPAA, OSHA, and SOC 2 requirements.

  • Healthcare Data Breach Report

    Healthcare Data Breach Report

    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.

  • HIPAA Compliance

    HIPAA Compliance

    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.

  • HIPAA News

    HIPAA News

    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.

  • HIPAA Violation Fines

    HIPAA Violation 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.

  • MACRA MIPS

    MACRA MIPS

    To be eligible for reimbursement under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), you must meet Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) standards.

  • OCR Enforcement

    OCR Enforcement

    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.

  • OIG Compliance

    OIG Compliance

    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

    OSHA Healthcare Compliance

    OSHA healthcare compliance ensures a safe and healthy environment for patients and staff. Find out how to meet various OSHA standards specific to healthcare.

  • Right of Access

    Right of Access

    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.

  • SOC 2 Compliance

    SOC 2 Compliance

    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.