In the past few years there has been a steady increase in HIPAA violations surrounding privacy and security, many as a result of the HIPAA Omnibus rule that took effect in 2013.
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HIPAA Risk Assessment: 5 Essentials
January 28, 2016 | Posted by :
Steve Spearman
Risk analysis is the cornerstone of HIPAA compliance because it allows providers to safeguard against vulnerabilities to prevent data breaches or other serious security events. Performing risk analysis provides better security for patient health data.
How To Avoid This $72 Million Compliance Mistake
January 14, 2016 | Posted by :
CJ Wolf
Tuomey, a community-based hospital in South Carolina, and the US government, recently resolved a False Claims Act judgement that resulted in a whopping $72 million dollar settlement.
It all started in 2005 when a physician at Tuomey decided to blow the whistle.
3 Ways To Measure The Effectiveness Of Your Compliance Program
January 7, 2016 | Posted by :
CJ Wolf
Having an effective compliance program is absolutely crucial but measuring the success of any compliance program can be difficult. Available measures of success are not always industry-specific.