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  • MACRA Measures, MIPS Measures, and HIPAA Compliance

    Published On: September 21st, 2017

    MIPS measures and MACRA measures are becoming more and more important for healthcare providers to begin understanding as reporting deadlines get closer. Regardless of whether your practice participated in [...]

  • How HIPAA Compliance Software Helps Client Pass HIPAA Audit

    Published On: September 19th, 2017

    Compliancy Group's HIPAA Audit Response Program™ is the only service of its kind on the market for healthcare professionals to effectively deal with a HIPAA audit. The Audit Response [...]

  • Am I a HIPAA Covered Entity?

    Published On: September 14th, 2017

    When it comes to HIPAA, covered entities must be compliant with the full extent of the regulation. HIPAA has set national standards for healthcare providers since it was [...]

  • GDPR Compliance and HIPAA: How to Address Both

    Published On: September 11th, 2017

    GDPR compliance and HIPAA have been topics of international discussion as healthcare organizations prepare to meet the demands of the new regulation. The EU General Data [...]

  • HIPAA and Social Media

    Published On: August 18th, 2017

    HIPAA and social media use can lead to some of the most common misunderstandings that healthcare professionals face. Employees who aren’t properly trained on HIPAA and social media can [...]

  • The EHR and HIPAA Compliance Guide: What You Need to Know

    Published On: July 17th, 2017

    Success in today’s healthcare market depends on evolution. New technologies give you the chance to respond to new threats to healthcare data. Two essential technologies you can leverage to [...]

Blog Categories

  • 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 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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

  • 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

    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.