7 Questions to Ask a Healthcare IT Provider in 2026
Choosing the right IT partner for your medical practice is one of the most consequential decisions you will make. Between HIPAA audits, ransomware threats targeting healthcare, and the daily operational demands of keeping EHR systems running, a wrong choice can cost you far more than money. WheelHouse IT helps small healthcare practices cut through the noise […]
6 Reasons to Hire a HIPAA Compliance Consultant
It takes compliance experts with a deep understanding of the law to assess risks relating to a business, to properly train personnel, and to help compose policies and procedures regarding HIPAA compliance. That’s why we’ve compiled six reasons to hire one.
What Are The Three Rules of HIPAA?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) lays out three rules for protecting patient health information, namely: The Privacy Rule The Security Rule The Breach Notification Rule A national standard is established when these three rules are followed, and health information that could be used to identify a person is addressed by these standards […]
2022 HIPAA Compliance Made Easy
Since HITECH regulations were passed in the early 2010s, HIPAA and HITECH violations have risen. Healthcare providers need to protect themselves from these violations. Thankfully, that doesn’t have to be an impossible challenge. The 5 Pillars of HIPAA Compliance Avoiding violations is best done through a systematic approach. When you successfully check these five items […]
HIPAA Violation Examples: 15 Most Common in Healthcare
This guide shares 15 HIPAA violation examples healthcare organizations see most often, from unauthorized access to improper disposal, plus what typically triggers penalties and how to reduce risk. Key Takeaways HIPAA penalties are tiered based on negligence, ranging from $100 per violation for unknowing violations up to $50,000 per violation for willful neglect, with annual […]