Preparing for the February 16, 2026 42 CFR Part 2 (SUD) Deadline
For years, 42 CFR Part 2 has operated as a separate, more stringent set of rules than HIPAA. However, following the CARES Act, the HHS has issued a Final Rule to bring these two frameworks into closer alignment. The compliance deadline is February 16, 2026. It is...
What is SOC2 Audit & Can it Replace a Business Associate Agreement?
In today’s digital world, protecting sensitive information is not optional— it’s essential. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, insurance company, or business associate handling protected health information (PHI), you’ve probably heard of SOC 2 compliance and...
HIPAA Compliance Team: Choosing the Right Compliance Professionals for Your Organization
In the world of healthcare and business operations, protecting Protected Health Information (PHI) is not a solo effort: it requires a unified, knowledgeable HIPAA compliance team. As a Covered Entity or Business Associate, the team you select is the backbone of your...
HIPAA Risk Assessment – Is this required?
The question is simple, but the answer carries serious weight: Is a HIPAA Risk Assessment required? The short answer is an emphatic Yes. A HIPAA Risk Assessment, or Risk Analysis, is the single most critical and foundational requirement of the entire HIPAA Security...