Practical guides written for healthcare practice owners and office managers — no legal jargon, just what you need to know to stay compliant and avoid fines.
Dental offices are among the most frequently cited covered entities in OCR enforcement actions. From unencrypted patient emails to missing Business Associate Agreements with billing vendors, these five violations account for over 60% of dental-related HIPAA fines.
The HIPAA Security Rule requires every covered entity to conduct a risk assessment — but most small practices have never done one. Here is exactly what it involves, what it must cover, and how to use the results to build a defensible compliance program.
A Business Associate Agreement is a legal contract required by HIPAA before any vendor can access your patient data. Missing one can cost you $10,000 to $50,000 per violation. Here is who needs a BAA, what it must contain, and how to track them.