Healthcare data breaches are costing the U.S. healthcare industry nearly $6.2 billion each year. (2) In fact, healthcare has the...
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Transparency and Patient Safety
Transparency is considered an essential element to improving the quality of health care. Without transparency, patients cannot make informed decisions....
$5.5 Million Breach Settlement: Second Largest Fine to Date
Last month, Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) agreed to implement a comprehensive corrective action plan and pay a 5.5-million-dollar settlement for...
HIPAA Audits of Covered Entities and Business Associates
In August, Advocate Health Care Network agreed to pay a $5.55 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Health and...
OSHA Final Rule for Tracking Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
To prevent work-related injuries and illness, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to record work-related injuries and illnesses...
The Final 5 – MACRA Rule
Five Facts to Know about the Final MACRA Rule The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) has been finalized...
The Basics on Business Associates and Contract Agreements
What is a Business Associate? Business associates are considered any third-party contractor that performs work or activities on behalf of...
Curiosity Has Its Cost
Back in June, the victims of the horrific Orlando shooting at Pulse Nightclub were also victims of a privacy breach...
HIPAA Section 1557 Language Access Requirements
Who does the rule apply to? Section 1557 is the non-discrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that protects...
Formaldehyde: Is Your Healthcare Facility Prepared?
The failure to properly train employees on hazardous chemicals such as formaldehyde is the second most frequently cited violation in...
The Stark Basics for Medical Practices
The Stark Law can be a source of confusion for a lot of medical practices and rightfully so. It was...
OSHA Implements a 78% Increase in Penalties- Is Your Office Compliant?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) just issued new penalty adjustments that will go into effect this month, based...