The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $650,000 settlement with the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass) in the wake of potential HIPAA [...]
Many companies use online form builders, including HIPAA Compliance Forms, to easily gather information from clients or patients. It becomes a simple way to process contact information or manage [...]
Pharmacy Reps Sentenced for Criminal HIPAA Violations
Published On: November 10th, 2016
U.S. District Court judges sentenced three former district managers of a pharmaceutical firm to a series of criminal HIPAA violations that have been linked to healthcare [...]
Accountants working in the healthcare industry need a HIPAA compliance solution that works for their company and for their clients’ businesses. Healthcare accountants are considered business associates (BAs) under [...]
Patients Notified of Potential HIPAA Breach at Army Hospital
Published On: October 5th, 2016
Martin Army Community Hospital has begun notifying patients of a potential HIPAA breach. The hospital, located in Fort Benning on the border of Georgia and Alabama, revealed that a [...]
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.
