The Compliance Insider 

OCR has recognized that ransomware attacks are only going become more prevalent and expects organizations to consider their risk areas and make the necessary adjustments. Let's take a look at the where ransomware... Read More

HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, plays a vital role in maintaining confidentiality within health care. Many professionals in the medical field may struggle to grasp its full... Read More

Conducting and reviewing a security risk analysis (SRA) is perhaps one of the most important requirements your organization will undertake. An SRA should be thought of as an ongoing process for your organization to... Read More

HIPAA's New Requirements for Reproductive Health Information NOTE: As of publication, there has been no decision rendered in the legal challenge to these regulations in the U.S. District Court for... Read More

Can Gift-Giving Break the Law? Did you know there are over 25 multinational festivals and holidays between November and January? For many, these occasions symbolize a time of reflection, gratitude, and... Read More

HIPAA-covered entities must observe and respect their patient's right to access. Complying with HIPAA is the law. HIPAA Right of Access Imagine a patient urgently needing her medical records to make... Read More

Four critical areas healthcare providers and facilities are required for disaster recovery and emergency preparedness compliancy.  Read More

Assessing your organization's security risk is a vital step in improving your security strategy. Organizations that are subject to the HIPAA law must make risk assessment a priority to ensure compliance and to... Read More

Introduction Understanding HIPAA Business Associate Agreements (BAA) for Covered Entities Safeguarding patient information isn't just a legal obligation—it's a cornerstone of patient trust and the... Read More

Telehealth Billing: Is Yours Correct? The clawbacks from regulators appear to be imminent. Roughly 2 out of 5 Medicare beneficiaries leveraged telehealth during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More