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...
The Top 10 HIPAA Violations and How to Prevent Them
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) continues to evolve, but one trend remains constant: the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is aggressively enforcing compliance failures. In the modern, digitized healthcare environment, violations are rarely...