HIPAA Basics
HIPAA Basics for Providers: What You Must Know in 2026
A small cardiology practice in Oklahoma didn't think twice about faxing patient records to the wrong number. It happened once. Then twice. Then
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HIPAA Training
HIPAA compliance training resources and best practices for healthcare professionals
Administrative Simplification
Administrative Simplification Section of HIPAA Explained
The Provision That Built Modern Healthcare Compliance In 1996, a senator from Kansas and a senator from Massachusetts got a bill signed into law that
HITECH Act
What Is the HIPAA HITECH Act? A Practical Guide
In February 2011, Cignet Health of Prince George's County, Maryland received a $4.3 million penalty from the Office for Civil Rights — the
Business Associate
Which of These Entities Could Be a Business Associate?
A managed IT company in Tennessee gets hit with a $2.3 million settlement from HHS because a hospital never signed a business associate agreement
HIPAA Enforcement
In What Year Did HIPAA Become Enforceable? The Real Timeline
A hospital in Phoenix gets slapped with a $1.7 million penalty for failing to protect patient records. The year is 2023. But rewind two
Electronic Health Records
Electronic Health Records HIPAA Compliance in 2026
A single misconfigured EHR user account cost Anthem, Inc. $16 million in 2018 — still the largest HIPAA settlement in history. The breach exposed nearly 79
HIPAA Subpoena Rules
Can I Subpoena Medical Records? HIPAA Rules Explained
A paralegal calls your office on a Tuesday afternoon. She says she's sending over a subpoena for a patient's medical records
Covered Entity
What Is a Covered Entity Under HIPAA? A Clear Guide
A few years ago, I got a call from the owner of a small billing company in Ohio. She was convinced HIPAA didn't
HIPAA Penalties
How Civil and Monetary Penalties for Violations Are Assessed
In February 2023, Banner Health agreed to pay $1.25 million to the Office for Civil Rights after a breach exposed the electronic protected health
HIPAA Privacy Form
HIPAA Privacy Form: What It Must Include in 2026
A woman walked into a dermatology clinic in Phoenix, checked in at the front desk, and was handed a clipboard with a single sheet of
HIPAA Training
Best Course for HIPAA: What Actually Works in 2026
A $4.3 Million Fine Started with a Training Gap In 2023, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center lost its final appeal on
HIPAA Basics
Abbreviation for HIPAA: What Each Letter Means
I was reviewing a compliance plan for a mid-size cardiology practice last year when I spotted something that stopped me cold. Their entire policy manual