Apr. 11, 2017
HIPAA Enforcement Under New OCR Director Roger Severino
It’s a new year and a new administration. The transition is over and Roger Severino has been appointed as the...
Read moreBlog
Nov. 03, 2020
#MovingtoCanada: Data privacy implications for U.S. start-ups considering a post-election move
It’s become an election season trope: Americans dissatisfied with the election results threatening to move to Canada — even causing...
Read MoreJan. 24, 2017
HIPAA Enforcement by the Office of Civil Rights
Just over 20 years ago, President Bill Clinton signed HIPAA into law. Over that period, the act has been honed...
Read moreFeb. 18, 2016
Do Healthcare Apps Need to be HIPAA Compliant?
Healthcare apps are a rising trend in the healthcare industry, from patient centered health record tracking apps, to on-demand coverage details...
Read moreFeb. 10, 2016
HIPAA Breach Notification Letter
Most HIPAA compliant businesses understand that they must notify HHS of any breach that affects more than 500 patients to the...
Read moreJan. 21, 2016
How to Handle the Loss or Destruction of Medical Records
Whether it be a delete-happy IT admin, a theft, or a glitch in your system, lost patient records or lost...
Read moreNov. 12, 2015
Is a Signed Business Associate Agreement Enough?
Many covered entities work with vendors, consultants, lawyers, data managers and more for subcontracted services that require the use of...
Read moreOct. 14, 2015
New Enforcement: Ongoing HIPAA Audits
In September of 2015, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a new plan to strengthen HIPAA enforcement in response...
Read moreSep. 25, 2015
Do I need to be HIPAA Compliant?
We frequently get this question from clients. The answer ultimately comes down to whether or not your business is a...
Read more