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September 21, 2026 The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced its biggest HIPAA settlement of the year,...
September 1, 2026 The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced its 55th settlement under the HIPAA Right of Access...
August 5, 2026 The latest HIPAA fine is another clear reminder that ransomware attacks are, unfortunately, here to stay in...
June 19, 2026 Quick Guide: The Office for Civil Rights issued a major fine towards Spencer Gifts benefits plan....
May 4, 2026 Quick Guide: The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) just issued a massive wake-up call, announcing four...
March 23, 2026 Quick Guide: 2026–2028 OSHA HazCom Deadlines (as of March 2026) May 19, 2026: Deadline for manufacturers...
March 6, 2026 They say a mistake ignored is a disaster in the making. For one dental software provider, a...
February 23, 2026 The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is back with a massive settlement to start 2026. A...
February 16, 2026 The latest HIPAA change is the latest updates to the Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP). ...
January 29, 2026 As a healthcare practice, your primary focus is patient care. You’ve likely hired an IT security team...
January 23, 2026 Looking to bring that “New Year, New Me” energy into your practice by clearing out records...
January 15, 2026 As your practice shakes off the post-holiday haze, it’s time to go back to basics. Before picking...
December 30, 2025 You may be done wrapping gifts, but year-end is the perfect time to wrap up compliance...
December 22, 2025 Well, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is back, folks! After a historic government shutdown, the OCR has...
December 8, 2025 Nearly six years ago, office staff discovered that work from home was a possible model in...
November 13, 2025 OSHA doesn’t always call ahead. No heads-up. No appointment. Just, “We’re here. Let’s review your documentation...
November 6, 2025 The lights flicker. Your EHR freezes. A skull-and-crossbones pops up with a countdown, and your team...
October 29, 2025 By now, you’d have to be hiding under a rock to miss the headlines surrounding the...
October 27, 2025 Imagine a scenario that’s played out at your practice a million times: a patient calls and...
October 21, 2025 Running a healthcare practice means juggling patient care, staff, and countless responsibilities. Somewhere in the mix, HIPAA...
October 16, 2025 We are incredibly proud to announce that GrowFL has recognized our team at Abyde as one of Florida’s Top...
October 8, 2025 What happens when a patient calls with a complaint about their medical records? Or when a...
October 6, 2025 Remember: sometimes, it’s not your story to tell. While your practice might be excited to share...
October 1, 2025 Doing a TikTok with a patient might make your practice go viral for all the wrong...
September 25, 2025 Smile! Members of your dental practice look at countless images of your patients’ pearly whites daily. However,...
September 23, 2025 At the foundation of every HIPAA-compliant practice is a Security Risk Analysis (SRA). The SRA is...
September 18, 2025 Sure, your dog pics and selfies are safe in the cloud… but what about your patients’...
September 15, 2025 In your practice, everyone plays an important role. From receptionists handling schedules to doctors delivering care, ensure...
August 28, 2025 We’ve all received an email that’s a little too good to be true. Maybe it’s a...
August 26, 2025 When scrolling through your inbox, letting your guard down is easy. Maybe you click on that email...
August 21, 2025 Happy birthday, HIPAA! Since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s inception on August 21, 1996,...
August 14, 2025 While OSHA Safe + Sound Week celebrates workplace safety precautions in your practice, it’s also a...
August 12, 2025 Safe + Sound Week celebrates the measures that ensure the safety of your practice staff. But But...
August 7, 2025 Under HIPAA, healthcare practice staff must keep a secret. This means everyone with access to patient...
August 4, 2025 Let’s talk paperwork. While that might not seem like the most interesting or important thing to...
July 28, 2025 Healthcare’s cybercrime nightmare just got more expensive. With over half a million dollars in fines and...
July 23, 2025 While Password123 might be easy to remember, it might not be the best password. In our current healthcare landscape, intertwined...
July 15, 2025 Running your dental practice comes with its unique set of challenges. You’re wearing multiple hats, and it’s...
July 9, 2025 Handling a HIPAA investigation is stressful enough. Add a ransomware attack in the mix? A HIPAA...
July 7, 2025 Did you know that over half of physicians work in small medical practices with 10 or fewer physicians? ...
July 3, 2025 In chiropractic healthcare, staying aligned with regulations is key. While some might consider Chiropractic medicine an alternative...
July 1, 2025 HIPAA violations are not skin-deep. Dermatology practices, like all healthcare practices, are subject to HIPAA legislation....
June 26, 2025 Healthcare compliance is an ever-evolving landscape, with new initiatives and updates announced to better protect patients...
June 19, 2025 The success of your practice hinges on the safety of your staff. When staff feel unsafe, OSHA...
June 12, 2025 While working in a dermatology office might have you focused on taking care of your patients’...
June 5, 2025 When ensuring your patients have clear, healthy skin, you might not realize the thorough administrative requirements...
June 3, 2025 Have you ever been stumped by a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis (SRA) question because you didn’t know...
6/2/2025 Did you know Business Associates (BAs) are at risk for ransomware attacks just as much as Covered Entities? ...
May 29, 2025 It’s been a pivotal year for healthcare compliance. The largest ever healthcare data breach occurred at...
May 29, 2025 A successful practice is built upon a strong foundation of well-trained and aware staff. Protecting patient...
May 19, 2025 HIPAA compliance is not just a recommendation; it’s a requirement, no matter how small your organization...
May 15, 2025 On a global scale, more than 2 million healthcare workers experience needle-stick injuries on an annual basis. Dentists...
4.24.25 As we head into the middle of the year, it’s safe to say that the Office for Civil Rights...
April 17, 2025 Let’s make this clear: The Security Risk Analysis (SRA) is at the foundation of a compliant practice. The SRA...
April 10, 2025 The HIPAA Audit program is back in business. Since the introduction of the Health Information Technology...
April 2, 2025 When 80% of patients prefer digital communication, exploring this opportunity to better serve your patients is crucial....
March 27, 2025 With over $3.5 million of fines levied against Business Associates (BAs) so far in 2025, it’s fair...
March 20, 2025 HIPAA is often misunderstood as only addressing the security of medical information. However, it encompasses more...
March 17, 2025 Getting a HIPAA investigation letter can be overwhelming, but your practice can successfully navigate the process with...
March 13, 2025 Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), an academic research institution with public health centers, is the latest...
March 6, 2025 Warby Parker, the popular prescription eyewear retailer with a strong online presence and expanding physical stores, was...
March 3, 2025 Welcome to the fourth and final installment of Abyde’s HIPAA Investigation Survival Series. We’ve already reviewed...
February 24, 2025 Welcome to the third installment of Abyde’s HIPAA Investigation Survival Series. We’ve reviewed the initial breach and the letter itself,...
February 17, 2025 Welcome to the second installment of Abyde’s HIPAA Investigation Survival Series. We’ve reviewed the initial breach, which usually...
February 10, 2025 Welcome to Abyde’s HIPAA Investigation Survival Series. HIPAA investigations can last for years, making it one of...
February 6, 2025 Running your eye care practice presents a unique set of challenges. From patient care to handling intricate...
February 3, 2025 We’ve already seen that 2025 will be a year of major healthcare compliance changes, with the OCR...
January 29, 2025 Managing HIPAA compliance for your practice can be challenging. Given the overwhelming number of laws, requirements, and...
January 23, 2025 The HIPAA Security Rule went into effect in 2003, and it’s an understatement to say that technology...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Abyde, headquartered in Clearwater, FL, has earned a spot on the prestigious 2025 Seminole 100 list, ranking...
January 8, 2025 As we ring in the new year, it’s important to remember that Business Associates (BAs) are just...
December 31, 2024 After a year of record-breaking breaches and fines in 2024, starting the new year with your HIPAA...
December 17, 2024 Keeping all locations in line with HIPAA regulations can be quite a challenge, especially when managing a...
December 4, 2024 As a healthcare provider, tackling your daily to-do list probably feels like running a marathon without a...
December 2, 2024 Over a million dollars in HIPAA fines have been levied in the past few months, and like...
November 19, 2024 Did you know that the average cost of a healthcare data breach is $9.77 million? When HIPAA investigations...
November 7, 2024 Healthcare practices felt quite a scare on Halloween, with over half a million dollars in fines levied...
October 24, 2024 There has been a flurry of HIPAA fines in the past few weeks, with over half a...
October 22, 2024 Did you know that a dermatology center was fined over $300,000 for violating HIPAA? HIPAA compliance is...
October 14, 2024 Unfortunately, the future of data breaches is ransomware, accounting for nearly two-thirds of data breaches. As ransomware...
October 3, 2024 Ransomware remains a significant threat to the healthcare industry, causing nearly two-thirds of data breaches. The Office...
September 19, 2024 Did you know that medical information is one of the most valuable pieces of information for hackers...
September 12, 2024 Picture this: it’s time for your annual HIPAA training. Once you complete all the staff training, you’ll...
August 12, 2024 This was contributed by HR for Health for OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week At HR for Health,...
August 6, 2024 Did you know the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has launched a new initiative to ensure proper compliance with...
July 25, 2024 Running a small medical practice is a juggling act. Staff wear many hats, and HIPAA compliance often...
July 3, 2024 Did you know that ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common in healthcare? Since 2018, there has been...
June 27, 2024 Workplace violence, unfortunately, is a highly prevalent experience in healthcare. Shockingly, healthcare workers are five times more likely to...
June 26, 2024 Did you know that as of 2023, less than half of dental offices in the United States are fully...
June 13, 2024 Did you know that more than 70% of healthcare workers spend over 10 hours a week on paperwork? When...