Army PHI Breach in Colorado Could Mean HIPAA Violations
Published On: September 28th, 2016
Thousands of soldiers' and civilians' protected health information could be at risk after a serious Army PHI breach was discovered in Fountain, Colorado. Files containing personally [...]
We're happy to announce that users of The Guard: HIPAA Compliance Software will now have access to the newly developed HIPAA Help Center. The Help Center is [...]
Almost 900,000 Affected in Anesthesia Group PHI Breach
Published On: August 30th, 2016
Phoenix, Arizona based Valley Anesthesiology and Pain Consultants (VAPC) has notified 882,590 patients of a potential breach of protected health information (PHI) that occurred on March [...]
The 5 Most Landmark OCR Settlements in 20 Years of HIPAA
Published On: August 23rd, 2016
When HIPAA was first enacted in 1996, few people could have anticipated the shock waves that this landmark regulation would send across the healthcare industry. The [...]
U-Miss Medical Center Fined $2.75 Million for Decade-Long HIPAA Violations
Published On: July 25th, 2016
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has levied a $2.75 million fine against the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) after uncovering a [...]
New HIPAA Guidance on Ransomware Attacks and ePHI Security
Published On: July 22nd, 2016
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has released new HIPAA guidance about how HIPAA-beholden entities can better equip themselves to deal with [...]
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.
