Issue #7: Before AI Touches Patient Information
Artificial intelligence is entering healthcare workflows through documentation tools, patient portals, administrative applications, and existing vendor platforms. Before AI touches patient information, healthcare leaders should understand what data enters the tool, who receives it, who reviews the output, and who remains accountable.
Issue #6: Health Privacy Changed in 2026 — What Providers Need to Know About Part 2
Health privacy requirements changed in 2026 for organizations handling substance use disorder records subject to 42 CFR Part 2. This Compliance Brief explains what healthcare providers should understand about the changes, how Part 2 relates to HIPAA, and practical areas to review within their privacy and compliance programs.
Issue #5: Downtime Preparedness Is a HIPAA Readiness Issue
Many healthcare organizations focus on preventing incidents but devote less attention to how operations continue when systems become unavailable. Whether caused by ransomware, EHR outages, internet disruptions, or vendor failures, downtime events can quickly affect scheduling, documentation, communications, and patient care workflows. This issue explores four operational risks that clinics should evaluate to strengthen continuity, reduce compliance exposure, and improve organizational resilience.
Issue #4: Patient Access Failures Remain a Real HIPAA Enforcement Risk
Patient access failures remain a real HIPAA risk when records requests are delayed, inconsistently handled, or poorly tracked. This issue explains where right-of-access workflows commonly break down and what clinics should review now.
Issue #3: Your Vendors May Be Your Biggest HIPAA Risk
Third-party vendors can create significant HIPAA exposure for clinics when oversight stops at the contract. This issue explains where vendor risk most often breaks down and what leadership should review now.
Issue #2: What the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Means for Clinics Like Yours
Congress’s new “Big Beautiful Bill” brings $1.5T in Medicaid and Medicare cuts. Here’s what small and rural clinics need to know—and how to prepare for the ripple effects.
Issue #1: HIPAA Enforcement Trends – What 2025 Is Teaching Us
OCR enforcement in 2025 is targeting small clinics with outdated policies and missing breach plans. Here's what to fix before your next audit.