EHR Vendors at Risk of 2017 HIPAA Enforcement Actions
Published On: February 13th, 2017
The threat of a HIPAA investigation is only one of the exposures that EHR vendors face when it comes to the implementation of privacy and security standards. One of [...]
NueMD (Atlanta, GA), a cloud-based medical billing service, administered a HIPAA Compliance Survey in 2014. In 2016, they issued a follow-up survey to measure the change in HIPAA compliance [...]
Multi-Million Dollar HIPAA Fines Underscore Widespread Security Violations
Published On: February 4th, 2017
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued two HIPAA fines totaling $5.4 million. In both cases, OCR investigations revealed widespread violations [...]
First Settlement for Violating the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule
Published On: January 12th, 2017
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced its first settlement for violating the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule with Presence Health for $475,000. [...]
Over Half a Million Affected by Data Breach at Georgia-based Orthopedic Firm
Published On: December 20th, 2016
The Atlanta, Georgia-based Peachtree Orthopedics reported that the records of over half a million patients were compromised in a cyberattack in September of 2016. The firm first notified patients [...]
In 2016 alone, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) levied over $25 million in fines. Enforcement has more than doubled since 2015's [...]
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.
