The Compliance INSIDER

On January 15th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced that it would be amending the reporting timeline for the Provider Relief Fund Program (PRF)...

On January 15, 2021, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that Excellus Health Plan, Inc., has agreed to pay $5.1 million and implement a corrective action plan to settle potential...

The new year brings forth another settlement action for violating the HIPAA Privacy Rule's Right of Access Initiative. "This first resolution of the year signals that our Right of Access Initiative is still going strong and that providers of...

Organizations everywhere must be aware of the disturbing trend that happens alongside public health emergencies - the increased risk of more frequent cyberattacks! Last year was quite remarkable for the healthcare industry, between all things...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led many organizations, especially healthcare organizations, scrambling to set up and implement remote working opportunities worldwide. But, just as fast as organizations set up work from home opportunities,...