Microsoft Office 365 HIPAA: What Covered Entities Need to Know
Published On: May 18th, 2016
Microsoft Office 365 is the most recent incarnation of Microsoft's long-running Office series. SharePoint Online, a relatively new addition to the usual Microsoft Office line-up of word processing and [...]
Congress to Establish Chief Information Security Officer Within HHS
Published On: May 10th, 2016
A bill to establish an Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was introduced in the [...]
A former pharmaceutical district manager will be sentenced in July following a guilty plea to criminal HIPAA violations for a fraud scheme involving pharmaceutical company Warner Chilcott, which was [...]
HIPAA Compliant Data Security and Self Storage Units
Published On: May 2nd, 2016
Storage units are commonly used by healthcare professionals to store excess records and older files. They can be a great way to economize space or temporarily [...]
OCR Releases New HIPAA Audit Protocol and Business Associate Listing Template
Published On: April 25th, 2016
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) just released an updated HIPAA Audit Protocol that it plans to use while investigating healthcare entities [...]
HIPAA chat, sponsored by HITECHanswers.net has featured Compliancy Group's own Bob Grant and Marc Haskelson answering HIPAA questions for the April edition. Watch the recording below or click here to [...]
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.
