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  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Hit with $2.2 Million OCR Settlement for “Egregious Disclosure” of PHI

    Published On: April 21st, 2016

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced today that New York Presbyterian Hospital would be required to pay a [...]

  • $750,000 HIPAA Settlement in North Carolina for Lack of Business Associate Agreements

    Published On: April 21st, 2016

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it reached a $750,000 HIPAA settlement with Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic, P.A. The Raleigh, North [...]

  • Covered Entities Must Ensure Policies Account for Federal and State Laws

    Published On: April 18th, 2016

    Understanding the regulatory requirements that govern the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI) is essential for healthcare professionals operating across the country. However, federal HIPAA regulation only [...]

  • PHI Found in the Trash at Mount Sinai Senior Health Center, NYC

    Published On: April 12th, 2016

    PHI found: Mount Sinai, a hospital system with branches throughout New York City and Long Island had a potential HIPAA breach earlier this month after patient records [...]

  • Ransomware and HIPAA Guidance: New Threats to Hospitals and Doctors

    Published On: April 5th, 2016

    Ransomware and HIPAA: Over three months in 2016 five separate hospitals in the US and Canada were hit by a series of targeted ransomware attacks. The most serious of these [...]

  • The Audits Are Coming! The Audits Are Coming!

    Published On: March 24th, 2016

    OCR Phase 2 Audits Have Begun As of March 22, 2016, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has officially begun their Phase 2 [...]

Blog Categories

  • 42 CFR Part 2

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.