Ever wish you could get expert HIPAA advice straight from the source – without the invoice? This episode digs into a little-known offering: the "free consulting" that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) actually gives out, if you know where to look. We break down the seven biggest lessons buried in official OCR videos and settlement guidance, covering everything from keeping tabs on your inventory (yes, all your data – even the digital version of an old truck growing weeds) to why risk management means more than doing paperwork once a year. If you're in healthcare and want practical tips to avoid trouble before it makes the headlines, this episode's for you.

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Healthcare is rushing to adopt AI, but most organizations haven't figured out what it really means to keep it in check. The HSCC just released an AI governance framework aimed at helping healthcare leaders get ahead of the curve—before "shadow AI" and unapproved tools turn into a bigger problem. This episode breaks down why AI governance isn't just IT's job, where most organizations are getting stuck, and the surprisingly simple questions privacy and compliance teams should be asking about AI before things go sideways.

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AI isn't just a buzzword anymore—it's showing up everywhere in healthcare, whether you realize it or not. In this episode, we get honest about what it means to live and work with AI, why so many people still feel anxious (or even a little excited) about it, and why avoiding it altogether just isn't an option. We dig into practical ways healthcare teams can safely experiment with AI in their daily routines, what to watch out for, and how the right approach can help you solve problems instead of just creating new ones. If you've been wondering how AI is changing the way you work—or if it really might replace your job—this one's for you.

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