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The Long Anticipated Next Round of HIPAA Audits Finally Taking Shape

by Loricca,Inc. | Nov 19, 2015 | Business Associate, Compliance, HIPAA, HIPAA Audit, HIPAA Business Associate, HIPAA Compliance, HIPAA Penalty, HiTech, Regulatory Compliance

We have been urging clients, covered entities and business associates to prepare for almost two years. As I have said many times, being prepared for an audit is more about taking the appropriate and responsible steps toward compliance and security than it is about the...

HIPAA Audits Planned for 2015 are Still On Hold

by Loricca,Inc. | Jan 21, 2015 | Audit, Compliance, Compliance Audit, HIPAA, HIPAA Audit, HIPAA Compliance, HIPAA HITECH, IT News You Can Use, Regulatory Compliance

We received news last week that HIPAA audits originally set to begin in late 2014 are going to remain on hold indefinitely. It is unclear why the audits have again been postponed or what this means for enforcement. But I would stress to our clients and readers that...

HIPAA Audits Postponed but OCR is Still Serious About Enforcement

by Loricca,Inc. | Sep 19, 2014 | Compliance Audit, HIPAA, HIPAA Audit, HIPAA Compliance

Update: HIPAA Round Two Audits Postponed Early in 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Civil Rights announced a second round of Compliance Audits set to kick off in the fall. As summer has flown by and we find ourselves barreling head first...

Are You Ready for Your HIPAA Compliance Audit?

by Loricca,Inc. | Apr 24, 2014 | Business Associate, Compliance, Covered Entity, Free Compliance Tools, Healthcare Information, HIPAA, HIPAA Audit, HIPAA Business Associate, HIPAA Compliance, HIPAA HITECH, IT Security, Risk Assessment

Should You Wait for HHS to Come Calling? In February, Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) announced the return of the HIPAA audit program conducted in 2012. We see more details emerging about their focus in the upcoming round of audits...

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The Long Anticipated Next Round of HIPAA Audits Finally Taking Shape

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